In brief
A white car slammed into a packed Berlin Pride crowd near Tiergarten park on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring 16 others. The vehicle crashed into a tree after the attack, prompting a sudden evacuation and cancellation of the parade. Police identified a 21‑year‑old suspect, Abdul B, with ties to Islamist circles, but have yet to make an arrest. The manhunt has expanded across the city with additional police from surrounding states. No motive has been released and authorities urge the public to stay clear of the suspect.
One woman was killed and 16 others injured when a white car ran into a packed crowd during Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride parade on Saturday night.
The incident took place around 22:00 local time (20:00 GMT) in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, where thousands of people were gathered for the annual celebration.
Witnesses reported the vehicle struck the crowd on Ahornsteig, a heavily forested path, and some people were also stabbed, heightening the chaotic scene.
At 01:00 local time police confirmed a death and 16 injuries and later located the abandoned vehicle, which had crashed into a tree. The police have identified the suspect as a 21‑year‑old named Abdul B, known for Islamist connections, though his surname remains withheld under German law.
The suspect was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and white trousers, and the police urge the public to come forward with information while warning not to confront him. A manhunt is underway across the city and police from surrounding states have joined the search.
The event was abruptly cancelled, with “Evacuation” projected on a large screen and attendees hastily asked to leave. Police have not released a motive, and no arrests have been made.
The attack underscores growing security concerns for large public events in Germany, especially amid rising tensions relating to Islamist extremism.
