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| Berlin truck attack suspect released due to lack of evidence |
| 2016-12-20 |
| [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. |
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