Saudi Arabia condemns car attack at German Christmas market
German police arrest Saudi man over deadly Christmas market car-ramming attack
Dubai: Saudi Arabia condemned the ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left at least two people dead, including a young child, and 68 others injured, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.
German authorities have arrested a suspect in the attack, identified as a Saudi Arabian doctor believed to have acted alone.
In a statement, the Kingdom expressed its condolences to the victims' families, solidarity with the German people, and support for the German government. Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its firm stance against all forms of violence and wished the injured a swift recovery.
The attack occurred when a car deliberately rammed into a crowd of people at the market, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to local public broadcaster MDR, Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff confirmed that the two victims included an adult and a toddler.
The tragic incident, which unfolded in the heart of the popular holiday market, left 68 people injured. Of these, 15 sustained serious injuries, with 37 others moderately injured and 16 suffering from minor injuries.