The mayoral candidate in Brazil attacked his opponent with a chair during a live television program.

São Paulo, Brazil - Last night, in a television debate program, mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena attacked his opponent Pablo Marcal with an iron chair. The incident shocked the country.

The footage of the incident, which took place on TV Cultura channel, quickly spread on social media. In the footage, Datena can be seen throwing a heavy chair at Marcal's head from a close distance. Marcal managed to lessen the impact by raising his arm at the last moment.

After the attack, Marcal was taken to the hospital due to suspected broken ribs and difficulty breathing. The program was temporarily suspended and Datena was removed from the program.

The reason for the attack is believed to be Marcal bringing up previously dismissed allegations of sexual harassment against Datena. This led to a heated argument between the two candidates and subsequently, a physical attack.

After the incident, Datena admitted that he "lost control" and attributed his reaction to personal stress. TV Cultura released a statement expressing their regret for the incident and stating that necessary measures have been taken.

Marcal's advisors announced that their client was "cowardly attacked" and legal proceedings will be initiated.

This incident highlights the increasing tension and violence in the election process and political debates in Brazil. The São Paulo police have launched an investigation into the incident.