Wagenknecht Faces Harrowing Incident During Campaign Event in Erfurt
Wagenknecht Targeted at Election Rally
During a recent campaign event in Erfurt, Sahra Wagenknecht, the founder of BSW, faced an alarming incident when she was hit with red liquid. This unexpected attack occurred right after her speech, prompting her to momentarily leave the stage before returning to continue addressing her audience.
Details of the Incident
- The suspect used a type of medical syringe
- Wagenknecht suffered minor hits to her head, upper body, and neck
- Security quickly subdued the assailant
According to Steffen Quasebarth, the spokesperson for BSW in Thuringia, Wagenknecht is well after the incident, though he acknowledged the shocking nature of the event. The assailant reportedly shouted incomprehensible remarks as the act unfolded.
Previous Attacks on Wagenknecht
This is not the first time Wagenknecht has faced aggression; in May 2016, she was hit with a pie during the Left Party congress in Magdeburg, which was intended as a protest against her stance on refugee policy.
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