CNN —A judge in Germany ordered the suspect in a deadly Christmas market ramming attack to be held in pre-trial detention following a late-night court appearance on Saturday as authorities face growing accusations they could have done more to prevent it.
Taleb Al Abdulmohsen is accused of ramming a car into a busy market in the city of Magdeburg, killing five people and injuring more than 200.
On social media, he has been a fervent critic of Islam and prosecutors suggested he may have become embittered with how Germany treats Saudi refugees.
“The accused was taken to a correctional facility accordingly.”The police also released additional details on the victims of Friday’s attack.
Germany stepped up security at Christmas markets - a fixture of the festive season - following a deadly car ramming in Berlin in 2016.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Saudi, Magdeburg, German Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Interior, ZDF, Wagenknecht Alliance, Interior
Locations:
Germany, Magdeburg, Saudi, Berlin, Saudi Arabia, Saxony