German authorities are hunting a suspect after a car was rammed into a crowd at a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night, in what officials have described as a terrorist attack.
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Key facts
- A car was rammed into a crowd at a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night.
- A police manhunt is underway for the suspect.
- German officials described the incident as a terrorist attack.
- Police identified the suspect as Abdul B and published his picture.
- Authorities said they are hunting an Islamist suspect.
A police manhunt is underway in the German capital after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event on Saturday night, according to the BBC.
German authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack, according to CNBC. Officials said they are searching for an Islamist suspect in connection with the ramming.
Berlin police said overnight that they had identified a suspect, naming him as Abdul B and publishing his picture, CNBC reported.
The attack took place at a Pride event in Berlin, drawing an urgent response from law enforcement as the search for the suspect continued.
Authorities have not, in the information available so far, released further confirmed details about the full circumstances of the attack or the status of those affected.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected as the investigation and manhunt progress.
Why it matters
An attack on a public Pride celebration strikes at both community safety and the freedom to gather openly. German authorities' classification of the incident as terrorism signals a serious security response and heightened concern across the country.
Frequently asked questions
What happened at the Berlin Pride event?
A suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night, according to the BBC.
Has a suspect been identified?
Yes. According to CNBC, Berlin police said overnight they had identified a suspect, naming him as Abdul B and publishing his picture.
How have authorities classified the attack?
German officials described the ramming as a terrorist attack and said they are hunting an Islamist suspect, according to CNBC.
Timeline
- Germany says Berlin Pride ramming was terrorist attack and hunts Islamist suspect
CNBC Top News: Berlin police said overnight they had identified a suspect, naming him as Abdul B and publishing his picture.
- What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
BBC World: A police manhunt is underway after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.