Source: PT
Andreas Hollstein, mayor of the German town of Altena, survived a stabbing attack on Monday allegedly for holding a pro-refugee stance.
Hollstein, member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party, was stabbed in the neck in a kebab shop and was later shifted to the hospital for treatment, BBC reported.
“The security authorities believe that there was a political motive,” said North Rhine-Westphalia premier Armin Laschet.
The assailant was taken into custody after the attack.
Merkel condemned the attack and said: “I am outraged by the knife attack on Mayor Andreas Hollstein, and very relieved that he is able to be back with his family. Thanks also to those who helped him.”
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