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Former Czech populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis attacked at a rally ahead of October elections
Andrej Babiš was struck multiple times on the head with a metallic crutch at a campaign event and underwent a CT brain scan before being released from hospital.
- Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis was hospitalized after being attacked at a campaign rally in Dobra, where a man armed with a walking stick struck him and was detained by police.
- The attack was classified as hooliganism, with no public motive disclosed for the assault, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Both Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Interior Minister Vit Rakusan condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for civil discourse in elections.
- Babis expressed gratitude for the support from his followers after receiving treatment, as his party, ANO, remains a strong contender in upcoming elections.
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Andrej Babiš Attacked at Election Rally
Former Czech prime minister and opposition leader Andrej Babiš was hospitalised on Monday, September 1st after being struck in the head (reportedly several times) with a metal crutch during a campaign rally in the eastern town of Dobrá. The incident occurred ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 3-4. Police said the assailant was immediately detained and the incident is being investigated as disorderly conduct, tho…
Babiš was attacked by a man with a crutch at a rally.
The leader of the opposition, former populist prime minister Andrej Babis, was hit in the head with a metal load during an electoral meeting, reports BBC, taken by News.ro.
Andrej Babis Attacked at Campaign Rally - American Faith
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis was hospitalized Monday after a physical assault at a campaign rally in the eastern town of Dobra. The incident occurred as the country prepares for parliamentary elections scheduled for October 3–4. Police confirmed that a man armed with a walking stick struck Babis and was immediately detained. Authorities are treating the case as “hooliganism,” a criminal offense in the Czech Republic. It remains uncle…
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