Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi Arabian doctor, has been accused of killing four women and a 9-year-old boy by driving into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. He was remanded into custody following his appearance before a judge, while details about the attack and his possible motivations emerged. The incident left 200 people injured, with 40 in critical condition. Al-Abdulmohsen bypassed security bollards with a rental vehicle, driving into the crowded market through a gap meant for emergency vehicles. He allegedly disabled the car’s emergency braking system to maximize impact. Police confronted him minutes after the attack, and investigations are ongoing.
Officials revealed that the attack could be linked to dissatisfaction with the treatment of Saudi Arabian refugees in Germany. Al-Abdulmohsen had entered Germany in 2006, sought asylum in 2016, and worked at a clinic as a specialist in psychiatry. His online activity includes inflammatory content on social media platforms, and he has been associated with far-right movements like Germany’s AfD party.
Authorities confirmed that al-Abdulmohsen acted alone, catching security officials off guard. He reportedly had previous grievances against German authorities. While in custody, he has been questioned, but his exact motives remain unclear. The attack has prompted discussions about monitoring individuals with potential extremist ideologies to prevent future incidents.
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