Berlin Pride van and knife rampage an ‘Islamist terrorist attack’, say German authorities
Summary
A man drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival and then attacked people with a machete, killing one person and injuring 29 others. German authorities have labeled the incident as an Islamist terrorist attack and are searching for the main suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout.Key Facts
- The attack happened around 10 pm on Saturday in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
- One person died and 29 were injured, some with life-threatening wounds.
- The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, is believed to have used a machete during the attack.
- Ballout has a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and connections to Islamist groups.
- He previously tried to join the Islamic State and was convicted in Germany for preparing serious violent acts.
- Authorities warn the public not to approach Ballout, describing him as armed and dangerous.
- Police searched an apartment in Berlin but found no sign of the suspect.
- The attack caused the early end of one of Europe’s largest Pride events and raised security concerns in Germany.
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