The injured person was rushed to hospital with an open wound and later released.

The incident at the underpass in Móricz Zsigmond körtér occurred around 9 a.m., when a 56-year-old man began engaging in open arguments with the activists.

He twice left and returned, then struck the activist with a wine bottle, opening a gash on his head.

Police caught the attacker and have initiated criminal proceedings.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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