Summary
A man named Farhad N is on trial in Munich, Germany, accused of driving his car into a crowd, killing a woman and her toddler. Prosecutors say he acted out of religious motivation, targeting a trade union demonstration. The trial is taking place close to where the incident occurred, and Farhad N did not comment on the charges.
Key Facts
- Farhad N is accused of driving into a crowd in Munich, causing the deaths of a woman named Amel and her daughter Hafsa.
- The incident occurred on February 13, 2025, during a trade union rally with about 1,400 participants.
- Prosecutors believe Farhad N was motivated by religious reasons, targeting people in Germany in response to Muslim suffering abroad.
- He reportedly shouted a religious declaration and prayed after the act.
- Authorities say he watched extremist preachers online but was not linked to groups like Islamic State.
- Farhad N arrived in Germany in 2016 as a teenager and had temporary residency despite a rejected asylum request.
- Before the attack, he worked as a security guard and posted about bodybuilding and religion on Instagram.
- The trial will continue until June.
