Sobotka dubs mock IS invasion organiser Konvička lunatic

The Czech prime minister, Bohuslav Sobotka, has described the organiser of a mock Islamic State invasion in central Prague as a lunatic. Speaking in Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper Právo, Mr. Sobotka said it had been clear for some time that anti-Muslim campaigner Martin Konvička was a “complete lunatic”. He also questioned the fact local officials had granted permission for such disorderly conduct, given that the lighting of the municipal Christmas tree on Old Town Square had been cancelled over fears of terrorism. Many passersby fled when associates of Mr. Konvička’s fired replica guns on the square during Sunday’s event. Police are investigating the matter.

Author: Ian Willoughby