German Newly Elected Mayor Attacked with a Knife and Seriously Injured, German Chancellor Speaks Out
According to reports from Reuters, Bild, and other media outlets, on October 7 local time, Alice Stalzer, the mayor of Haldensleben in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, was attacked with a knife and suffered multiple stab wounds, putting her in critical condition.
According to sources, Alice Stalzer's son discovered her seriously injured in her apartment that day. Her son told the police that Stalzer had been attacked by several men on the street. The police have blocked the roads around her residence for evidence collection, and the motive for the attack is still unclear. According to Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), emergency personnel transported her to the hospital by rescue helicopter.
On the same day, German Chancellor Merkel spoke out, condemning the attack as "a despicable act." Merkel wrote on social media, "We have learned about a shocking act of violence in Haldensleben. An investigation must be conducted quickly. We are deeply concerned about the safety of the incoming mayor and sincerely hope she will fully recover."
It is reported that Alice Stalzer is 57 years old and belongs to the German Social Democratic Party. She was elected mayor of Haldensleben just a week ago and has worked locally for many years.
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