German Minister Says Suspect in Christmas Market Attack Does Not Fit ‘Any Existing Mold’
Taleb A.’s X account was filled with anti-Islam themes and criticism of the religion, and he regularly congratulated former Muslims who had left the faith.
People light candles on concrete blocks that were supposed to protect the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Dec. 21, 2024, Michael Probst/AP Photo
Germany’s interior minister said a Saudi national, accused of driving a car into crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg on Dec. 20, did not “fit into any existing mold.”
Five people, including a 9-year-old boy, were killed and dozens injured in the attack.
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Chris Summers is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in crime, policing and the law.
