The city administration in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-afd-organises-march-in-magdeburg-site-of-deadly-christmas-market-attack-786617">Magdeburg</a>, Germany, has reported receiving &euro;615,227.91 ($641,313) in donations for the victims and families affected by the tragic Christmas market attack. The funds, contributed by over 5,600 donors, aim to provide support to those impacted by the incident.
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Magdeburg Mayor Simone Borris said, &ldquo;The willingness of the population to donate is impressive and another sign of the great solidarity, the broad support and the sense of community that we are currently feeling in many places in Magdeburg.&rdquo;
The mayor also extended her sympathies to those who suffered as a result of the attack. &ldquo;My thoughts are also with the five fatalities, the bereaved and the many injured, as well as the countless relief and emergency services,&rdquo; she said. 
Borris added, &ldquo;All donations prove that our city is sticking together. This gives us strength and confidence for the future.&rdquo;
<h2>What happened during the Christmas market attack?</h2>
The event took place on 20 December at around 7:00 pm local time, when a black BMW ploughed through the bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, located approximately 150 kilometres west of Berlin.
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<h2>The aftermath</h2>
The suspect, a 50-year-old doctor originally from Saudi Arabia, was arrested shortly after the incident. Identified as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-christmas-market-attack-suspect-charged-with-murder-as-police-probe-early-warnings-786015">Taleb al-Abdulmohsen</a>, he had moved to Germany in 2006 and applied for asylum 10 years later.
Armed police detained al-Abdulmohsen after a confrontation near the damaged BMW. Officers repeatedly ordered him to lie on the ground during the arrest.
(With inputs from agencies)

World Magdeburg Mayor Simone Borris said, “The willingness of the population to donate is impressive and another sign of the great solidarity, the broad support and the sense of community that we are currently feeling in many places in Magdeburg.”

The city administration in Magdeburg, Germany, has reported receiving €615,227.91 ($641,313) in donations for the victims and families affected by the tragic Christmas market attack. The funds, contributed by over 5,600 donors, aim to provide support to those impacted by the incident. Also read: Elon Musk endorses German far right AfD in op-ed; opinion editor resigns in protest Magdeburg Mayor Simone Borris said, “The willingness of the population to donate is impressive and another sign of the great solidarity, the broad support and the sense of community that we are currently feeling in many places in Magdeburg.” The mayor also extended her sympathies to those who suffered as a result of the attack. “My thoughts are also with the five fatalities, the bereaved and the many injured, as well as the countless relief and emergency services,” she said. Borris added, “All donations prove that our city is sticking together. This gives us strength and confidence for the future.” What happened during the Christmas market attack? The event took place on 20 December at around 7:00 pm local time, when a black BMW ploughed through the bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, located approximately 150 kilometres west of Berlin. Also read: Russia 'not satisfied' with Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan: Report The car travelled over 400 metres through the market, leaving five people, including a 9-year-old child, killed, and as many as 235 others injured. The aftermath The suspect, a 50-year-old doctor originally from Saudi Arabia, was arrested shortly after the incident. Identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, he had moved to Germany in 2006 and applied for asylum 10 years later. Armed police detained al-Abdulmohsen after a confrontation near the damaged BMW. Officers repeatedly ordered him to lie on the ground during the arrest. (With inputs from agencies)

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Germany's AfD Rallies in Magdeburg, Site of Deadly Christmas Market Attack

Magdeburg, Germany
In Germany, a deadly car attack on a Christmas market on Friday (Dec 20) killed at least five, including a toddler and injured more than 200. The vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. German police have arrested a Saudi man for the attack.
The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. 
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<h2>What happened?</h2>
According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin.
Police said the vehicle drove 400 metres or more through the Christmas market, leaving behind a trail of injured people, wreckage and shattered glass in the city's main square.
Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the tragic attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general."
"We have arrested the perpetrator, a man from Saudi Arabia, a doctor who has been in Germany since 2006," he said, adding that authorities do not believe there is any further danger.
"From what we currently know, he was a lone attacker, so we don't think there is any further danger."
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Video footage later showed the police arresting the driver of the heavily damaged black car. 
Police, with handguns trained at the bearded man with glasses, can be heard shouting "lie down, hands on your back, don't move!" as the driver lies down on the ground next to the car.
(With inputs from agencies)

The attacker is a 50-year-old medical doctor from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006



Magdeburg, Germany In Germany, a deadly car attack on a Christmas market on Friday (Dec 20) killed at least five, including a toddler and injured more than 200. The vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. German police have arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Also read | US House passes stopgap funding bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now' What happened? According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. Police said the vehicle drove 400 metres or more through the Christmas market, leaving behind a trail of injured people, wreckage and shattered glass in the city's main square. Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the tragic attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general." "We have arrested the perpetrator, a man from Saudi Arabia, a doctor who has been in Germany since 2006," he said, adding that authorities do not believe there is any further danger. "From what we currently know, he was a lone attacker, so we don't think there is any further danger." Also read | Macron slammed over 'racist' remarks which his office denies Video footage later showed the police arresting the driver of the heavily damaged black car. Police, with handguns trained at the bearded man with glasses, can be heard shouting "lie down, hands on your back, don't move!" as the driver lies down on the ground next to the car. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany Christmas market car attack: Five killed, 200 injured in Magdeburg; police arrest Saudi man

India on Saturday (Dec 21) condemned the "senseless" car attack at a Christmas market in Germany's Magdeburg that left at least five people dead. This comes as reports suggest that at least seven Indians were among those injured in the vehicle attack.

<h2>Precious lives&nbsp;lost</h2>

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its official statement expressed deep sorrow and said: "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims."

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The statement further confirmed that the nation's mission in Germany was in contact with the Indian nationals injured in the attack and was "rendering all possible assistance."

Out of the seven Indians injured in the car attack, three have been discharged from the hospital.

<h2>What happened at the Christmas market?</h2>

On Friday (Dec 20) just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The car attack killed at least five, including a nine-year-old child, and wounded 205 other individuals, with 15 suffering serious injuries, 37 sustaining moderate injuries, and 16 escaping with minor wounds. &nbsp;

German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker,&nbsp;identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka&nbsp;Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006.

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As per reports, Saudi authorities had sent several tips against Taleb in 2023 and 2024 and Germany had even conducted a risk assessment last year. The assessment by German state and federal criminal investigators concluded that he posed "no specific danger," reported the Welt newspaper.

While his motive isn't clear, reports suggest that Taleb had strong anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy.

(With inputs from agencies)

India on Saturday (Dec 21) condemned the "senseless" car attack at a Christmas market in Germany's Magdeburg that left at least five people dead. This comes as reports suggest that at least seven Indians were among those injured in the vehicle attack.

India on Saturday (Dec 21) condemned the "senseless" car attack at a Christmas market in Germany's Magdeburg that left at least five people dead. This comes as reports suggest that at least seven Indians were among those injured in the vehicle attack. Precious lives lost India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its official statement expressed deep sorrow and said: "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims." Also read | World leaders condemn deadly Christmas market attack in Germany; express 'solidarity in grief' The statement further confirmed that the nation's mission in Germany was in contact with the Indian nationals injured in the attack and was "rendering all possible assistance." Out of the seven Indians injured in the car attack, three have been discharged from the hospital. What happened at the Christmas market? On Friday (Dec 20) just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The car attack killed at least five, including a nine-year-old child, and wounded 205 other individuals, with 15 suffering serious injuries, 37 sustaining moderate injuries, and 16 escaping with minor wounds. German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Also read | Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report As per reports, Saudi authorities had sent several tips against Taleb in 2023 and 2024 and Germany had even conducted a risk assessment last year. The assessment by German state and federal criminal investigators concluded that he posed "no specific danger," reported the Welt newspaper. While his motive isn't clear, reports suggest that Taleb had strong anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany Christmas market car rampage: Seven Indians among injured, New Delhi condemns 'senseless' attack 

New Delhi, India
India on Saturday (Dec 21) condemned the "senseless" car attack at a Christmas market in Germany's Magdeburg that left at least five people dead. This comes as reports suggest that at least seven Indians were among those injured in the vehicle attack.
<h2>Precious lives lost</h2>
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its official statement expressed deep sorrow and said: "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims."
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The statement further confirmed that the nation's mission in Germany was in contact with the Indian nationals injured in the attack and was "rendering all possible assistance."
Out of the seven Indians injured in the car attack, three have been discharged from the hospital.
<h2>What happened at the Christmas market?</h2>
On Friday (Dec 20) just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The car attack killed at least five, including a nine-year-old child, and wounded 205 other individuals, with 15 suffering serious injuries, 37 sustaining moderate injuries, and 16 escaping with minor wounds.  
German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-warned-germany-about-the-suspect-in-christmas-market-attack-report-785849">Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report</a>
As per reports, Saudi authorities had sent several tips against Taleb in 2023 and 2024 and Germany had even conducted a risk assessment last year. The assessment by German state and federal criminal investigators concluded that he posed "no specific danger," reported the Welt newspaper.
While his motive isn't clear, reports suggest that Taleb had strong anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy.
(With inputs from agencies)

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its official statement expressed deep sorrow and said: "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims"



New Delhi, India India on Saturday (Dec 21) condemned the "senseless" car attack at a Christmas market in Germany's Magdeburg that left at least five people dead. This comes as reports suggest that at least seven Indians were among those injured in the vehicle attack. Precious lives lost India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its official statement expressed deep sorrow and said: "We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims." Also read | World leaders condemn deadly Christmas market attack in Germany; express 'solidarity in grief' The statement further confirmed that the nation's mission in Germany was in contact with the Indian nationals injured in the attack and was "rendering all possible assistance." Out of the seven Indians injured in the car attack, three have been discharged from the hospital. What happened at the Christmas market? On Friday (Dec 20) just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The car attack killed at least five, including a nine-year-old child, and wounded 205 other individuals, with 15 suffering serious injuries, 37 sustaining moderate injuries, and 16 escaping with minor wounds. German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Also read | Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report As per reports, Saudi authorities had sent several tips against Taleb in 2023 and 2024 and Germany had even conducted a risk assessment last year. The assessment by German state and federal criminal investigators concluded that he posed "no specific danger," reported the Welt newspaper. While his motive isn't clear, reports suggest that Taleb had strong anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant and asylum policy. (With inputs from agencies)

In Germany, a deadly car attack on a Christmas market on Friday (Dec 20) killed at least five, including a toddler and injured more than 200. The vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.&nbsp;German police have arrested a Saudi man for the attack.

The attacker,&nbsp;identified by German media by a partial name&nbsp;Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happened?</h2>

According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin.

Police said the vehicle drove 400 metres or more through the Christmas market, leaving behind a trail of injured people, wreckage and shattered glass in the city's main square.

Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the tragic attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general."

"We have arrested the perpetrator, a man from Saudi Arabia, a doctor who has been in Germany since 2006," he said, adding that authorities do not believe there is any further danger.

"From what we currently know, he was a lone attacker, so we don't think there is any further danger."

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Video footage later showed the police arresting the&nbsp;driver of the heavily&nbsp;damaged black car.&nbsp;

Police, with handguns trained at the&nbsp;bearded man with glasses, can be heard shouting "lie down, hands on your back, don't move!" as the driver lies down on the ground next to the car.

(With inputs from agencies)

In Germany, a deadly car attack on a Christmas market on Friday (Dec 20) killed at least five, including a toddler and injured more than 200. The vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

In Germany, a deadly car attack on a Christmas market on Friday (Dec 20) killed at least five, including a toddler and injured more than 200. The vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. German police have arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Also read | US House passes stopgap funding bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now' What happened? According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. Police said the vehicle drove 400 metres or more through the Christmas market, leaving behind a trail of injured people, wreckage and shattered glass in the city's main square. Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the tragic attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general." "We have arrested the perpetrator, a man from Saudi Arabia, a doctor who has been in Germany since 2006," he said, adding that authorities do not believe there is any further danger. "From what we currently know, he was a lone attacker, so we don't think there is any further danger." Also read | Macron slammed over 'racist' remarks which his office denies Video footage later showed the police arresting the driver of the heavily damaged black car. Police, with handguns trained at the bearded man with glasses, can be heard shouting "lie down, hands on your back, don't move!" as the driver lies down on the ground next to the car. (With inputs from agencies)

German media has identified the man behind the shocking Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia. Here's everything we know about the suspect.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Taleb?</h2>

As per reports, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old medical professional from the Saudi Arabian city of Hofuf.

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A specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, Taleb moved to Germany in 2006 and is believed to have been living in Bernburg. He received refugee status in 2016.&nbsp;

No official motive has been identified by the German police for his attack.

Media reports suggest that Taleb has previously worked to help ex-Muslims, particularly women, flee his home country of Saudi Arabia after turning their backs on the religion.

Daily Mail reports that an analysis of his posts on social media has revealed that he supported Germany's anti-immigration party AfD, US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "efficiency czar," Elon Musk, British anti-Islam campaigner Tommy Robinson and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

<h2>Disturbing video shows attack</h2>

A video posted going viral on social media platforms shows the disturbing attack. Shot from a position above the market, it shows a car driving at speed through a crowd walking between two rows of market stalls. People can be seen knocked to the ground or running away.&nbsp;

Matching the trees, outline and design of the buildings with file and satellite imagery of the area, Reuters news agency has confirmed&nbsp;that the video is indeed that of the incident location.

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You can watch the video here. Viewer discretion is advised.

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<h2>What happened?</h2>

According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Friday (Dec 20), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin.

The attack killed at least two, including a toddler, while over 60 people were injured as the vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed.

Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general."

(With inputs from agencies)

German media has identified the man behind the shocking Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia.

German media has identified the man behind the shocking Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia. Here's everything we know about the suspect. Who is Taleb? As per reports, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old medical professional from the Saudi Arabian city of Hofuf. Also read | Germany Christmas market attack: Two Killed, 60 Injured in Magdeburg car attack; Police arrest Saudi man A specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, Taleb moved to Germany in 2006 and is believed to have been living in Bernburg. He received refugee status in 2016. No official motive has been identified by the German police for his attack. Media reports suggest that Taleb has previously worked to help ex-Muslims, particularly women, flee his home country of Saudi Arabia after turning their backs on the religion. Daily Mail reports that an analysis of his posts on social media has revealed that he supported Germany's anti-immigration party AfD, US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "efficiency czar," Elon Musk, British anti-Islam campaigner Tommy Robinson and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Disturbing video shows attack A video posted going viral on social media platforms shows the disturbing attack. Shot from a position above the market, it shows a car driving at speed through a crowd walking between two rows of market stalls. People can be seen knocked to the ground or running away. Matching the trees, outline and design of the buildings with file and satellite imagery of the area, Reuters news agency has confirmed that the video is indeed that of the incident location. Also read | US House passes stopgap funding bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now' You can watch the video here. Viewer discretion is advised. Graphic CCTV footage shows the heinous terror attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. German citizens cannot share this video, otherwise they will be arrested because it likely shows an iIIegal migrant doing this.https://t.co/0Ql7ORqO5x — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 20, 2024 × What happened? According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Friday (Dec 20), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The attack killed at least two, including a toddler, while over 60 people were injured as the vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed. Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general." (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Taleb A.? The suspect behind Germany Christmas market car ramming attack: Video

Magdeburg, Germany
German media has identified the man behind the shocking Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia. Here's everything we know about the suspect. 
<h2>Who is Taleb?</h2>
As per reports, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old medical professional from the Saudi Arabian city of Hofuf.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-christmas-market-attack-two-killed-60-injured-in-magdeburg-car-attack-police-arrest-saudi-man-785693">Germany Christmas market attack: Two Killed, 60 Injured in Magdeburg car attack; Police arrest Saudi man</a>
A specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, Taleb moved to Germany in 2006 and is believed to have been living in Bernburg. He received refugee status in 2016. 
No official motive has been identified by the German police for his attack.
Media reports suggest that Taleb has previously worked to help ex-Muslims, particularly women, flee his home country of Saudi Arabia after turning their backs on the religion.
Daily Mail reports that an analysis of his posts on social media has revealed that he supported Germany's anti-immigration party AfD, US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "efficiency czar," Elon Musk, British anti-Islam campaigner Tommy Robinson and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
<h2>Disturbing video shows attack</h2>
A video posted going viral on social media platforms shows the disturbing attack. Shot from a position above the market, it shows a car driving at speed through a crowd walking between two rows of market stalls. People can be seen knocked to the ground or running away. 
Matching the trees, outline and design of the buildings with file and satellite imagery of the area, Reuters news agency has confirmed that the video is indeed that of the incident location.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-passes-stopgap-funding-bill-minus-trumps-debt-ceiling-president-elect-says-let-shutdown-begin-now-785691">US House passes stopgap funding bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now'</a>
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Graphic CCTV footage shows the heinous terror attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.
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<h2>What happened?</h2>
According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Friday (Dec 20), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin.
The attack killed at least two, including a toddler, while over 60 people were injured as the vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed.
Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general."
(With inputs from agencies)

A specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, Taleb moved to Germany in 2006 and is believed to have been living in Bernburg. He received refugee status in 2016



Magdeburg, Germany German media has identified the man behind the shocking Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia. Here's everything we know about the suspect. Who is Taleb? As per reports, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen aka Taleb A., is a 50-year-old medical professional from the Saudi Arabian city of Hofuf. Also read | Germany Christmas market attack: Two Killed, 60 Injured in Magdeburg car attack; Police arrest Saudi man A specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, Taleb moved to Germany in 2006 and is believed to have been living in Bernburg. He received refugee status in 2016. No official motive has been identified by the German police for his attack. Media reports suggest that Taleb has previously worked to help ex-Muslims, particularly women, flee his home country of Saudi Arabia after turning their backs on the religion. Daily Mail reports that an analysis of his posts on social media has revealed that he supported Germany's anti-immigration party AfD, US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "efficiency czar," Elon Musk, British anti-Islam campaigner Tommy Robinson and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Disturbing video shows attack A video posted going viral on social media platforms shows the disturbing attack. Shot from a position above the market, it shows a car driving at speed through a crowd walking between two rows of market stalls. People can be seen knocked to the ground or running away. Matching the trees, outline and design of the buildings with file and satellite imagery of the area, Reuters news agency has confirmed that the video is indeed that of the incident location. Also read | US House passes stopgap funding bill minus Trump's debt ceiling; President-elect says let shutdown 'begin now' You can watch the video here. Viewer discretion is advised. Graphic CCTV footage shows the heinous terror attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. German citizens cannot share this video, otherwise they will be arrested because it likely shows an iIIegal migrant doing this.https://t.co/0Ql7ORqO5x — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 20, 2024 × What happened? According to reports, just after 7:00 pm local time (1800 GMT) on Friday (Dec 20), a black BMW barrelled through revellers at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, around 150 kilometres (93 miles) west of Berlin. The attack killed at least two, including a toddler, while over 60 people were injured as the vehicle barrelled through revellers at high speed. Regional premier Reiner Haseloff spoke to the press and called the attack "a catastrophe for the city of Magdeburg, for the state, and for Germany in general." (With inputs from agencies)

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