Attack in Munich: Investigators Identify Islamist Motive

This was stated by the Chief Public Prosecutor of the Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ZET) of the Munich Public Prosecutor's Office, Gabriele Tilmann, at a press conference on Friday. Authorities in Germany are assuming attempted murder.

Investigators Suspect Islamist Motive

The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office will, among other things, apply for an arrest warrant against the arrested 24-year-old Afghan suspect, the Public Prosecutor's Office and police announced on Friday. There are still indications of an extremist background. The man will be brought before the investigating judge during the day.

With a car driven into a crowd, 36 people were injured in Munich on Thursday according to the latest figures, some seriously. According to the police, the suspect driver was legally residing in Germany.

(APA/Red)

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