The assault on Thierry Baudet comes simply weeks after he was caught over the top with an umbrella whereas on a go to to Belgium.
The chief of a far-right Dutch populist occasion was handled in hospital after being whacked on the again of the top with a beer bottle.
The assault on Thierry Baudet, chief of Discussion board for Democracy, comes two days earlier than the far-right chief will hope to maintain his seat in parliament within the nation’s normal election.
It additionally comes weeks after a person smacked him over the top with an umbrella in Ghent, Belgium.
Footage of the newest assault exhibits Mr Baudet in a bar within the northern Dutch metropolis of Groningen on Monday.
A person then emerges from his left-hand aspect and repeatedly hits him with the bottle.
One of many blows is alleged to have struck Mr Baudet close to his eye.
A person standing with Mr Baudet then throws a punch on the attacker earlier than the Dutch politician is moved away from the scene.
One other man may be seen pushing the attacker in the other way.
Discussion board for Democracy has stated in a submit on X, previously Twitter, that Mr Baudet was handled in hospital by a trauma surgeon.
The submit provides that the politician was “alright” and {that a} safety guard was additionally injured.
Police spokesman Thijs de Jong stated an individual was arrested on suspicion of involvement within the assault. He stated the motive was below investigation.
Mr De Jong stated he couldn’t touch upon Mr Baudet’s situation.
Nonetheless, he added: “What we are able to say in the mean time is that Mr Baudet was hit on the top, presumably with an object.”
Discussion board for Democracy has stated it isn’t clear if a later occasion in one other Dutch metropolis would go forward on Monday.
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From October: Dutch far-right chief hit with umbrella
Final month Mr Baudet had arrived at Ghent College to provide a lecture when he was struck over the top with an umbrella.
The attacker was heard shouting “no to fascism, no to Putinism”.
Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated in a message on X that it was “completely unacceptable that Mr Baudet has been attacked once more.
Mr Rutte stated he had contacted Mr Baudet to want him good well being.
