5 dead and more than 200 injured, some "critically," have been counted so far in the deadly attack, and the suspect, a Saudi permanent resident in Germany, was arrested by the police
Following the vehicular attack last night in Magdeburg, carried out by a Saudi psychiatrist who immigrated to Germany, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter of condemnation and support to the German people, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's firm stance against violence and expressing sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and the people of the Federal Republic of Germany.
A serious car attack tonight in the city of Magdeburg, in which a Saudi man ran over crowds at the local Christmas market. Following the event, the market was closed and German federal security forces rushed to the scene. Chancellor of Germany: "My thoughts are with the victims and their families." President Trump: "As President, I will end the persecution of Christians."
