Attack on 21-year-old in Mühlhausen: Left-wing politician affected

In Mühlhausen, a 21-year-old was attacked and injured by an unknown person. According to the young man's statements, the perpetrator was lurking in the bushes on Thursday evening and then beat him, the police said. The attacker was masked. The 21-year-old was slightly injured and treated in a hospital. The police are accepting information from witnesses.

According to the Thuringian State Association of the Left, an active member of the party's district executive committee in the Unstrut-Hainich district was attacked. The incident occurred after a meeting at the party's office. Apparently the unknown man deliberately ambushed the man and hit him. According to a spokesman, he suffered a head injury and a traumatic brain injury. “We are assuming an act of political violence that is directed against the values ​​of the left,” said the district executive. A report was filed.

The police did not provide any information about party affiliation. According to a spokesman, an investigation is underway for bodily harm. The investigation would have to show whether the crime was politically motivated. If this is confirmed, state security will take over.