Security disaster in Magdeburg: Investigations against the city and the police!

Security disaster in Magdeburg: Investigations against the city and the police!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - Is the security of a Christmas market really at stake? In Magdeburg, the incredible shook the festive mood. An ordinary December evening turned into a terrible scenario when a heavy BMW X3 raced freely over the Christmas market and took five people and 200 others, some of whom were seriously injured. But what made this terrible incident possible?

like the Image reported, the tragic events could have been prevented. The main allegation: failure of the security concept! The gap at the entrance to the Christmas market was five meters wide through which the amocray could begin. If the planned police transporter had been positioned at this point, it would certainly not have led the perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen (50).

an unimaginable failure

The failures weigh heavily, because prevention could have been hit in advance. Dieter Siegel from the Criminalist Institute Jena e.V. raised charges against the Magdeburg authorities on Monday evening. They are accused of aid to murder and assault in numerous cases because they have not carried out sufficient security measures. This non -action is described by Siegel as "aid for a criminal offense through omission".

Not only the Attorney General Naumburg is now investigating the city administration and the police. Lawyers, such as Dr. Adam Ahmed, critically position themselves against the authorities: "The fact that a preventive measure obviously considers to be necessary but was not carried out proves a massive failure of the authorities."

everything just a misunderstanding?

A press conference brought little clarity. Ronni Krug, deputy for order at the city of Magdeburg, vigorously defended the security concept: "Rescue and escape routes had to be kept free." But this explanation gives little understanding with the victims and their relatives.

like the Volksstimme first reported, a vehicle from the police should be posted exactly on that unsecured access, which should have served as a mobile barrier. Many citizens are now wondering how such a gap in the security system could have arisen if there are clear requirements for the construction of mobile lockers.

The way to justice

relatives of the victims are currently examining whether a civil law lawsuit has a prospect of success for official liability against the state. Civil lawyer Norman Synek said that a claim for damages could vary depending on the circumstances of the person concerned. The investigation against the police officers is now determining the further procedure, because trust in the security effect of such concepts must be restored to the safety of all citizens.