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Berlin CSD attack: Police seek suspect with alleged Islamist background
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Berlin CSD attack: Police seek suspect with alleged Islamist background

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police are searching for a suspect in connection with an attack at the Berlin Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade.
  • The suspect is identified as a 21-year-old man with an alleged Islamist background.
  • The incident involved a vehicle driving into a crowd, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Berlin police are actively searching for a suspect following an attack at the city's Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, which led to the event's cancellation. Authorities have released a photo of the 21-year-old suspect, identified as Abdul B., described as 1.90 meters tall, slender, and wearing a black hoodie and white pants.

Police have warned the public not to approach the suspect directly, as he is considered potentially armed and dangerous. According to official statements, one or more individuals fled the vehicle after the incident. Several people sustained injuries from stabbing weapons, in addition to those hit by the vehicle.

We have identified a presumed suspect. However, this suspect is known to the police as a member of the Islamist milieu here in Berlin.

โ€” Police spokespersonConfirming the identification of the suspect and his alleged background.

The investigation is focusing on a suspect with an alleged Islamist background. A police spokesperson confirmed the identification of a "presumed suspect" who is known to authorities as being part of Berlin's Islamist scene. The suspect has not yet been apprehended. The attack occurred when a white car drove into a crowd in the Tiergarten area, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to 16 others. Emergency services reported three individuals with life-threatening injuries and eight with severe injuries.

Several people were injured by stabbing weapons.

โ€” Berlin police and General Prosecutor's OfficeDetailing the injuries sustained during the attack.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.