Shock at the Christmas market: suspicious flees from the court date!

Shock at the Christmas market: suspicious flees from the court date!

A serious incident shook the Christmas market in Magdeburg on December 20, 2024, when the 50-year-old Taleb A. intentionally controlled his car into the crowd, which resulted in several injuries. The man who is considered a doctor with Saudi Arabian roots and lived in Bernburg was already known to the judiciary in Berlin. His delinquent behavior led to a penalty order for "misuse of emergency calls", but Taleb A. did not appear on his court date a day before the devastating incident, as from rbb24 reports .

background of the perpetrator

The investigation shows that Taleb A., who is considered a political refugee, already came to Germany in 2006. He was a more prominent figure in the Saudi exile community and served as a contact for many asylum seekers. Despite this integration into the community, the authorities did not register as an Islamist. This contradictory information raises questions, in particular about its statements on social media, which may indicate a feeling of persecution and a felt threat from an impending Islamization of Germany, according to SPIEGEL

The incident not only caused immediate injuries, but also triggered a wave of shock and questions regarding the security situation at German Christmas markets. The investigation continues, while the public is waiting for answers and the authorities are under pressure to determine the reasons for this terrifying offense.