Shock in Magdeburg: Christmas market becomes the scene of horror!

Shock in Magdeburg: Christmas market becomes the scene of horror!

A shocking attack shaken the Christmas market in Magdeburg on Friday evening and challenged five lives, including a nine -year -old child. According to reports from Tagesspiegel, the hustle and bustle was attacked by car, with over 200 people being injured, including numerous seriously injured. The alleged perpetrator, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, was arrested and was suspected of being known as an Islam critic and sympathizer of the AfD. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed deep sympathy for the relatives of the victims and thanked the rescue workers for their commitment.

political reactions and security precautions

Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer von Rhineland-Palatinate and Interior Minister Michael Ebling showed themselves shaken and emphasized the need for increased security measures on Christmas markets across the country. There are currently no specific references to further dangers for such events in Rhineland-Palatinate, but the police have increased the presence there to ensure the safety of visitors. According to Ebling, the security authorities remain vigilant and will check the security concepts for upcoming Christmas markets, such as mrn news reported .

The attacks raise serious questions about security, which also illustrated Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser. She praised the emergency services, while calls were loud after a new check -up of the security precautions. The Federal Criminal Police Office is already involved in the investigation, since it must be determined whether the authorities could have recognized possible risks from the perpetrator's environment in advance. The incident also attracted international attention when US President Joe Biden condemned the attack as "terrible" and "loathsome", according to Tagesspiegel .