Germany latest: Mother of nine-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack pays tribute

On Friday evening, a Saudi doctor allegedly drove his car into a packed Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. Four women and a nine-year-old boy were killed and 200 people were injured. Here is what we know so far about what happened. How did the attack unfold?Shortly after 7pm, a dark-coloured BMW hire car barrelled into crowds gathered at the Magdeburg Christmas market. Witnesses said they saw the car hurtle towards people near the city hall, driving in a zig-zag for about 400m.

The 34-year-old recalled seeing the car bursting out of the market and turning right on to Ernst-Reuter-Allee street and then coming to a standstill at a tram stop where the suspect was arrested.Who are the victims? Police have confirmed those killed were four women, aged 45, 52, 67 and 75, and a nine-year-old boy, who has been named as Andre Gleissner.A further 200 people were injured, including 41 who are said to be in serious condition.

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