State premier says suspect thought to be ‘lone perpetrator’ of attack in eastern town of Magdeburg
Security experts said they were astounded that the man was able to drive into the market despite the heavy-set bollards which had been installed to prevent such an attack.
Hans-Jakob Schindler, a terrorist expert, told German media: “In the first instance it’s a surprise that a vehicle of that size was able to drive onto a Christmas market in Germany.”
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More State premier says suspect thought to be ‘lone perpetrator’ of attack in eastern town of MagdeburgFull report: two killed and scores injured in Germany as car ploughs into crowd at Christmas marketSecurity experts said they were astounded that the man was able to drive into the market despite the heavy-set bollards which had been installed to prevent such an attack.Hans-Jakob Schindler, a terrorist expert, told German media: “In the first instance it’s a surprise that a vehicle of that size was able to drive onto a Christmas market in Germany.” Continue reading…