Police Investigate Alleged Assault on AfD Politician During Party Congress Protests

Hans-Christoph Berndt claims he was attacked by demonstrators, as thousands protested the AfD's national congress in Riesa over the weekend.

Saxon police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault on Hans-Christoph Berndt, a Brandenburg AfD leader, during the party's congress in Riesa.
Berndt reported being surrounded by demonstrators who deflated his car tires and later struck him with a car door, leaving him with a black eye.
Over 10,000 people protested against the AfD in Riesa, delaying the congress and prompting a significant police presence involving 4,000 officers from across Germany.
Authorities report 70 investigations, including charges of assault and public order offenses, as well as injuries to 30 police officers during the protests.
The AfD has called for a special session of the Saxon Landtag's interior committee to address the handling of the event and alleged attacks on their members.