There was an incident in front of the state parliament meeting room in the Burgenland state house during the on Sunday evening, where a freelance video journalist is said to have attacked a production employee of ORF. ORF Burgenland confirmed the incident to the APA, but details of the exact sequence of events were not yet known. The police are investigating.
ORF Employee Attacked by Cameraman at the Country House in Eisenstadt
19-01-2025, 21:22
During the state elections in Burgenland, a violent incident occurred between a freelance video journalist and an ORF employee. The police are investigating the exact circumstances, and a ban from the state house is also being considered.
Incident with Video Journalist and ORF Employee at Burgenland Election: Investigations Underway
An ORF broadcast was still running in the state parliament meeting room when the cameraman, who was working for oe24 on Sunday, wanted to enter the room. When the ORF employee stood in his way, he is said to have attacked him. He appears to have been injured and was cared for by paramedics in an ambulance.
The state media service told the APA that the facts of the case have not yet been fully clarified. The Eisenstadt police station has already started investigations. If the statements of the numerous eyewitnesses are confirmed, the state of Burgenland will consider a ban for oe24.
(APA/Red)
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