Germany Hunts 21-Year-Old Abdul Ballout After Berlin Pride Van Attack Kills 1
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 26
Germany Hunts 21-Year-Old Abdul Ballout After Berlin Pride Van Attack Kills 1
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 26
Summary
German authorities issued a wanted notice for 21-year-old Abdul Ballout and warned the public not to approach him after the Berlin Pride attack left one dead and at least 16 injured.
Alexander Dobrindt said all evidence points to Islamist terrorism, describing Ballout as previously known for repeated offences, radicalisation and links to Berlin's Islamist scene.
Police said a white van swerved into people near Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate before crashing into a tree; the vehicle was found empty, and several victims were apparently also stabbed.
German media reported Ballout had tried to travel to the Middle East last year to join Islamic State and was convicted in May of preparing a serious act of subversive violence.
The assault cut short one of Europe's largest Pride events, drew solidarity from European leaders and intensified pressure on Germany after a run of vehicle and knife attacks.