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Death driver from Magdeburg: attack plans revealed since 2023!
A doctor from Saudi Arabia planned several attacks in Magdeburg in 2023; the Christmas market attack claimed six lives.
Death driver from Magdeburg: attack plans revealed since 2023!
In the last few days, the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg caused excitement and horror. As the Pfalz-Express reports, the perpetrator, a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, was planning an attack in the city as early as 2023. The details come from a 206-page indictment from the Naumburg Public Prosecutor's Office, which has now come to light. The potential targets included various locations in downtown Magdeburg, including the public prosecutor's office.
The reason for these cruel plans was a lost civil case, which led the doctor to seek revenge. He intended to attack the prosecution with “gas cylinders,” which he made clear in a letter from prison. To prepare his plans, he rented a Seat SUV and looked for suitable attack targets between August and November 2023, but canceled his heinous plans for the time being.
Litigation as a catalyst
The Christmas market attack in December 2024 was the result of another defeat in court. The doctor was involved in a dispute with a refugee aid organization, which he had flooded with criminal charges. He described the court decision against him as “unforgivable” and felt his honor had been deeply hurt. The Attorney General's Office is convinced that he wanted to take revenge out of personal insult by killing randomly selected victims. After the terrible incident, the death toll rose to six.
Violent crime in Germany
This incident fits into the larger context of violent crime in Germany, which, according to Statista, accounts for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police. The total number of violent crimes recorded in 2024 was around 217,000, the highest number since 2007. The increase has been particularly striking since 2021. Police authorities report serious security concerns, which may be exacerbated by economic uncertainties and social pressures. This also increased the map of violent acts, particularly against rescue workers and officials.
The incident in Magdeburg comes at a time when society increasingly perceives violence and aggression as a major problem, especially against people from politics, the police and the rescue services. A survey in May 2024 showed that 94% of Germans find this problem worrying.
As the investigation progresses and prosecutors file charges, the question remains how long this spiral of violence and revenge can continue. It's time for us to look and find solutions.
For more information on this topic you can consult the reports Palatinate Express and Mirror read as well as the statistics on Violent crime in Germany see.