PM Frederiksen sees pattern after fatal assault at World Cup screening

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has voiced profound grief and anger following a fatal assault that occurred during a public World Cup screening event. The incident led to the death of a 32-year-old Swedish man.

Frederiksen shared her sentiments on social media, highlighting what she described as a "typical pattern" of crime committed by individuals who have come to Denmark from abroad. "I also believe that many share a deep anger over a typical pattern. That there is generally far too much crime being committed by people who have come to Denmark from outside," she wrote.

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I also believe that many share a deep anger over a typical pattern. That there is generally far too much crime being committed by people who have come to Denmark from outside.

Copenhagen Police confirmed the man's death on Saturday evening. A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody and is being held until July 29. The suspect has denied the charges of assault. Police have not yet confirmed the suspect's citizenship. Court documents revealed the accused had previously been sentenced to seven years for attempted murder and was charged with assault in April.

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Two girls have lost their father after the tragic and meaningless violence in connection with a World Cup screening event. In our country.

The Prime Minister extended her deepest condolences to the victim's family, noting that "two girls have lost their father after the tragic and meaningless violence in connection with a World Cup screening event. In our country." She added, "My warmest thoughts go out to the bereaved. No words can soothe the pain they are in. It is all-consuming."

According to Copenhagen Police, the altercation stemmed from a disagreement at the venue. The victim was reportedly attacked during the screening.

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My warmest thoughts go out to the bereaved. No words can soothe the pain they are in. It is all-consuming.