Overview

• Babis was hit on the head and back with a crutch in the town of Dobrá on Monday and taken for X-rays before being released.
• He said doctors advised rest and announced the cancellation of Tuesday’s campaign events in the Olomouc region.
• Police detained a suspect at the scene and opened a disorderly conduct case.
• Prime Minister Petr Fiala condemned the attack, while allies and rivals traded blame over the political climate.
• The ANO leader is polling around 31% ahead of the Oct. 3–4 parliamentary elections, with the ruling Spolu coalition near 21%.