A judge in Germany has ordered the suspect in a deadly Christmas market ramming attack to be held in pre-trial detention following a late-night court appearance on Saturday. The suspect, Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, is accused of ramming a car into a busy market in the city of Magdeburg, resulting in the death of five people and injuring more than 200.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the 50-year-old Saudi citizen, who has resided in Germany for over a decade, has been known for his critical views on Islam. Prosecutors suggest that he may have been disgruntled with how Germany treats Saudi refugees, as indicated by his threatening social media posts.
