A councilor in Ludvika is charged with threatening and assaulting a political opponent after a municipal council meeting last autumn.
Moderate Party councilor Håge Persson is charged with assault and illegal threats against Dalademokraterna group leader Benny Rosengren. According to the indictment filed with Falu District Court, Persson pushed Rosengren backwards and pressed a finger against him while telling him to watch out.
The incident occurred after a municipal council meeting in September last year. The politicians had discussed school issues and finances. Rosengren reported the event about a week later and has not attended council meetings since.
Persson denies the crime but confirms the tone was high and heated. His defense lawyer states that Rosengren also pushed Persson. Two witnesses, colleagues of Rosengren, have been called.
