Criminal History of the Magdeburg Attacker
December 21, 2024
The alleged perpetrator of the attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg had a history of past offenses, including a conviction for disturbing public peace. He arrived in Germany in 2006 and applied for asylum in 2016, claiming threats to his life in Saudi Arabia. He is a psychiatrist who has been working in a hospital since 2020 but had been absent from work since October. He is now facing legal issues related to the misuse of emergency services.