07/06/2024 08:36 (UTC)

Germany holds minute's silence for policeman killed in Mannheim knife attack

Mannheim (Germany), Jun 7 (EFE/EPA) - Germany on Friday observed a nationwide minute's silence in honour of the policeman who died of his injuries following a knife attack in Mannheim (southern Germany) on Friday May 31.

The officer helped neutralise an individual who attacked right-wing politician and self-described anti-Islam activist Michael Stürzenberger, 59, who was handing out leaflets at a stand with the Israeli flag and the slogan ‘Stop Political Islam’.

CAMERA: RONALD WITTEK

FOOTAGE OF A FLORAL TRIBUTE AT THE SITE WHERE A POLICE OFFICER WAS STABBED ON 31 MAY IN MANNHEIM.

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Date: 07/06/2024 08:34 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Crime, law and justice
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 42 seconds
Reference: 7001371068
Relevance: Normal