52-year-old left-wing attacker injured AfD politician Martin Schmidt in the head with an ashtray in Schwerin, Germany.

Far-right AfD politician Martin Schmidt was injured in the head with an ashtray during an altercation in a pub in Schwerin, Germany. The 52-year-old attacker, who claimed to hold left-wing political views, was investigated for dangerous bodily harm and insult. This incident comes amidst increasing reports of violence against politicians in Germany.