Berlin truck attack suspect released due to lack of evidence
[The Local de] The day's events from Berlin after a truck ploughed into a Christmas market on Monday night, killing 12 people and injuring 48.
What we know so far:
- A large truck drove into a crowded Christmas market in west Berlin at around 8.30pm on Monday evening.
- So far 12 people have been confirmed dead, and 48 have been injured. Over a dozen are in a critical situation.
- Police confirmed they believe the attack was deliberate, but are said on Tuesday they might have arrested the wrong man.
- Prosecutors have now released the suspect.
- Police are telling Berliners to stay alert and to call them if they see anything suspicious.
- Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the attack was presumably an act of terrorism.
Posted by: Besoeker 2016-12-20 |