Police Use Batons on Two Danish Photojournalists During Copenhagen Demonstration

During a Copenhagen demonstration on remigration, police officers—both in uniform and in civilian clothes—used batons on two press photographers. Anthon Unger of Ekstra Bladet reported being hit on the arm, whereas Thomas Borberg of one outlet said he was struck several times, fell to the ground, and had his camera shattered, requiring a visit to the emergency department. Demonstrators eventually shouted that the victims were members of the press.

The editors of Ekstra Bladet and one outlet said they will pursue the matter through the police complaint system, describing the assault as an unacceptable violation of journalistic freedom. Copenhagen police confirmed the use of batons but declined to comment on the reasons, citing an internal investigation. Deputy Police Inspector Jakob Hansen referenced video evidence and noted that procedural details will be examined internally.