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In Stendal, Saxony-Anhalt, a violent incident occurred during the election campaign when two teenagers allegedly damaged AfD election posters. AfD Member of the European Parliament Arno Bausemer confronted the teenagers while armed with a baseball bat, detaining them until authorities arrived. The State Criminal Police Office has launched an investigation into the incident. The event highlights escalating tensions in the run-up to the Saxony-Anhalt state election, with political violence becoming a point of concern.
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Arno Bausemer at the AfD European election assembly 2023. Source: picture alliance/dpa/Sebastian Willnow
A violent incident has occurred in Stendal, where two teenagers are alleged to have damaged election posters belonging to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
AfD Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Arno Bausemer reportedly confronted and detained the teenagers while armed with a baseball bat.
The State Criminal Police Office (Landeskriminalamt) has launched an investigation into the matter.
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AfD MEP Arno Bausemer Investigated for Baseball Bat Attack on Teen in Stendal