Berlin, Germany – German police have identified a key suspect in the attack that occurred on the sidelines of the Christopher Street Pride Parade in Berlin. Police indicated that the man was already known to security services and is believed to belong to the city’s radical Islamist scene, a development that strengthens the security hypothesis surrounding the incident. In a statement early Sunday, police spokesman Florian Nath explained that no further details could be released at this time as the investigation is at a highly sensitive stage.
Security checks in the Schöneberg district
As part of their ongoing efforts to uncover the circumstances of the attack, German police conducted several raids related to the investigation. These included a search of an apartment in Berlin’s Schöneberg district. A police spokesperson confirmed to the German Press Agency (dpa) that no arrests were made during the raid, as no one was found inside the targeted property at the time of the search.
Details of the attack and cancellation of celebrations
The incident occurred shortly before 10:00 PM local time (8:00 PM GMT) on Saturday, when a driver rammed his car into a group of pedestrians near a gay pride event in Berlin’s popular Tiergarten park. This sudden attack prompted organizers to immediately cancel the accompanying festivities and events to ensure the safety of participants. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and security forces are continuing their search for the suspect and gathering evidence to determine the reasons behind the assault.
