‘Allahu Akbar’ Echoes in Munich

'Allahu Akbar' Echoes in Munich

As the investigation into the Munich car attack unfolds, indications of an Islamic motivation have intensified. According to the prosecution, the 24-year-old Afghan suspect, who was taken into custody, uttered the phrase “Allahu Akbar” during his interrogation and also stated that he had acted intentionally. The possibility of a religious motivation and an “islamistische Tatmotivation” is now being considered. The suspect is expected to be brought before a judge on Friday afternoon.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, involved a small car being driven into a labor union rally organized by the Verdi union. The number of injured has risen to 36, according to the latest police report, with two individuals, including a two-year-old girl, listed as severely hurt.