In a troubling turn of events during the local elections, a candidate from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was violently attacked with a knife in Mannheim. This incident follows a recent stabbing at an anti-Islam rally in the same city, raising concerns about the escalating tensions in the area.
The leader of the regional AfD branch reported to AFP that the attack occurred after the candidate confronted an individual attempting to remove an election poster on Tuesday. The motives behind the assault remain unclear as authorities have not yet confirmed or denied the incident.
Local communities and voters are now expressing their fears about the rising violence associated with the election campaigns. As the elections approach, the safety of candidates and the integrity of the democratic process are under the spotlight.
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