German Chancellor Angela Merkel almost assassinated in #Prague #HNNCrime

A feared assassination attempt on German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly been foiled in Prague.

Czech police halted an armed man in a black 4x4 Mercedes as he allegedly tried to join Merkel’s motorcade during her visit to the capital.

" The perpetrator has been detained,” police spokesman Josef Bocan said.

"He is suspected of attempting to cause a crime – specifically an attempt to use violence against an official.”

“The incident is currently being investigated by Prague detectives.”

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