Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attacker: What we know so far

The suspect, originally from Saudi Arabia, shared Islamophobic messages online and criticised German refugee policies.

Five people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed when a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20.

More than 200 people were injured in the attack on Friday evening, including about 40 people who sustained serious or critical injuries.

On Tuesday, Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier used his traditional Christmas address to the nation to call for national unity.

He said: “A dark shadow hangs over this Christmas.”

“Hatred and violence must not have the final word. Let’s not allow ourselves to be driven apart. Let’s stand together.”