German right-wing politician stabbed in Mannheim just days after cop killed in knife rampage at anti-Islam rally

A GERMAN politician has been stabbed in Mannheim days after a cop was killed in a knife rampage at an anti-Islam rally in the city.

The AfD local council candidate was attacked with a knife late on Tuesday evening.

Reuters

The stabbing comes days after a knife attack at an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim[/caption]

The man was injured, and the suspect was arrested, according to the German Press Agency DPA.

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