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Man Detained After Scuffle at AfD Booth in Heilbronn as Police Probe Motive

Bystanders restrained the 24-year-old until officers arrived.

Overview

  • The confrontation occurred around 12:40 p.m. Saturday at Kiliansplatz in Heilbronn, according to police.
  • Police say the man first spat on a campaign poster and struck a table at the AfD information stand.
  • He allegedly insulted AfD members and tried to hit them before being overpowered by witnesses.
  • Officers report no injuries and took the suspect into custody, where he remained until the stand closed.
  • Heilbronn criminal police have opened an investigation into the man's motive.