“They tried to kill the leader of the Alternative for Germany at a rally with a syringe”

The German party Alternative for Germany (Alternative für Deutschland) announced an attack on its leader Tino Hrupalla during a rally in Ingolstadt.

The party statement said the leader was taken to hospital after being “attacked with a syringe” during a demonstration. It is alleged that Khrupalla “after the injection lost consciousness due to anaphylactic shock.”

At the same time, a number of local media outlets, describing the incident, indicate that the police have not yet confirmed the allegations of the assassination attempt. Yes, Donaukurier writes, that although the party announced a “physical attack,” law enforcement officials have so far confirmed only a “police operation.” The publication also writes that after the alleged attack, Khrupalla was put into a police car and then handed over to emergency doctors. Journalists were unable to quickly find out which clinic the politician is currently in.