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Terrorist attack in Germany.

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Sago Fri 20-Dec-24 21:06:10

So sad reading of this evenings terror attack in Germany.
A simple pleasure walking around a Christmas market will probably become a thing of the past.

I have been to a Christmas market in Strasbourg, I was so nervous as the Police presence was high, they were searching bags, we were all being funnelled into the old town.

I knew if there was an incident it would be carnage.

I told my husband I was unhappy and had a sixth sense that something would happen.
We left the town centre and walked around the parks.
My husband was patient but thought I was being a drama queen!

The following day there was a terrorist attack.

In hindsight the powers that knew there was a high risk.

I pray that all those injured survive.

Wyllow3 Fri 03-Jan-25 11:19:29

I thought I'd post a report on the Dec 30th German Government inquiries into the Magdeburg attack. They are still sifting through thousands of social media posts but some new information has come out.

www.cbsnews.com/news/germany-christmas-market-attack-suspect-mental-illness/

escaped Fri 03-Jan-25 17:30:38

Thank you Wyllow3, its important to keep asking questions how this sort of thing can be prevented.