
Two people were killed in the eastern German city of Leipzig after a driver ploughed into a busy shopping area in the city centre on Monday afternoon. Authorities say an additional three people sustained critical injuries in the incident, believed to be a deliberate ramming.
Police are still investigating the attack, carried out by a 33-year-old German citizen, born in the Leipzig area, who remains in police custody for questioning. He was detained inside the vehicle, and is being investigated on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.