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Munich attack: Afghan man admits to acting intentionally

According to Agence France-Presse, at least 36 people were injured in the attack.

Feb 14, 2025 13:35 70

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The Afghan man who drove his car into a crowd of protesters in Munich yesterday has admitted to acting deliberately, the prosecutor's office said at a press conference, quoted by Reuters, BTA reports.

Investigators have indicated that the attack was likely motivated by Islamist ideology.

“He admitted that he deliberately aimed his car at the demonstrators“, said prosecutor Gabriele Tillmann.

“Be assured that we are approaching any conclusions with caution, but based on the available evidence I can say that the attack was Islamist-motivated“, she added.

According to Agence France-Presse, at least 36 people were injured in the attack.