NewsTragedy at Magdeburg market: There are more victims

Tragedy at Magdeburg market: There are more victims

As a result of the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, four people were killed, and 41 are seriously injured, reports "Bild."

Attack on the market in Magdeburg
Attack on the market in Magdeburg
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Katarzyna Bogdańska

On Friday evening, a tragic incident occurred at the Christmas market in Magdeburg. A car drove into a crowd of people, which, according to authorities, was an attack.

According to "Bild," the death toll has risen to four, and 41 people are seriously injured. Additionally, 86 people with serious injuries are in hospitals, and 78 have minor injuries. The suspect has been detained by the police.

This information comes from the local police, as reported by "Bild." Authorities continue to investigate the matter.

Who is the perpetrator?

The perpetrator is from Saudi Arabia and is 50 years old. He has been in Germany since 2006. He was reportedly not known as an Islamist, reported "Bild."

According to information from the "Spiegel" weekly portal, the man who was detained after the attack was born in the Saudi city of Hofuf. Taleb A. - as "Spiegel" has learned he is named - arrived in Germany in March 2006. In July 2016, he was recognized as a refugee.

He is a professional specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy, wrote "Spiegel."

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