Psychiatry doctor in Magdeburg: From refugee hero to the alleged perpetrator!

A suspected attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg shakes Germany. The driver, a 50-year-old specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, was arrested after racing into a crowd with a rental car. According to the authorities and information of the "Spiegel", he used to actively work in refugee aid, but apparently has been influenced by extremist views. He was sent to Germany from Saudi Arabia in 2006 and recognized as a refugee in 2016. In recent times he sympathized openly with the AfD and put up theories about the alleged persecution of Saudi ex-Muslims. The police confirmed that he shared extremist content on social media, which led to his identification as a potential perpetrator.

The shocking events also result in international reactions. The United States and the United Nations expressed their sympathy and offered support. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced her visit at the scene to assess the situation personally and to commemorate the victims. Public cultural institutions were temporarily closed in Magdeburg, and commemorative celebrations are planned to commemorate the victims. Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff informed that the country will work intensively on clarifying the attack.

grief and reactions to the attack

The attack has triggered great dismay among the population. Mayor Magdeburg, Simone Borris, fought with tears at a press conference and expressed their sympathy for the victims and their relatives. At the same time, witnesses reported “war -like conditions” when the driver raced into the Christmas market at full speed, who had attracted visitors from all over the region to celebrate the Advent season. Security forces have started a call for the help of clarifying the events and set up a point of pointer. The entire region is still in shock, while the investigation stops and further information about the suspect comes to light.