Violent Confrontation After Election Poster Vandalism in Danish Town

A Danish council member reported a violent incident after a neighbor tried to stop someone destroying election campaign materials. Conservative council member Kent Valsøe from Kerteminde Municipality discovered his campaign banner torn down outside his private home on Saturday. His upstairs neighbor had witnessed a man vandalizing the banner and confronted him. The situation turned violent when the vandal headbutted the neighbor, leaving him with a broken nose bridge. Both men filed police reports—the neighbor for assault and Valsøe for property damage. The incident deeply affected residents in the Kerteminde neighborhood. Valsøe expressed concern about children who normally play nearby. He noted this wasn't an isolated event when another banner was destroyed Tuesday morning. Residents believe the same person is responsible for both incidents. Vandalism targeting politicians has become increasingly common in Denmark. Valsøe questioned whether political involvement remains worthwhile when it endangers neighbors. He apologized repeatedly to his neighbor but emphasized that democracy shouldn't yield to individual acts of intimidation. After consulting with family and neighbors, Valsøe decided not to change his campaign approach. The police have not confirmed whether the same suspect was involved in both incidents or made any arrests. Local authorities typically don't comment on ongoing investigations.