Alerts | Physical attack by public
Covid-19

German photojournalist attacked by right-wing protester

28.03.2021

Date:
28.03.2021
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Europe: Germany
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by public

A photojournalist was physically attacked and her equipment hit by a right-wing protester in Sinsheim, Germany, during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions.

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