Comedian Susan Calman has revealed that her upcoming special, where she delves into festive activities in Germany, has been removed from Channel 5’s line-up following the "horrific events" at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. The tragic incident saw five people lose their lives, including a nine-year-old boy, and left 200 injured when a man drove his car at high speed through the market last Friday.
She continued, "In light of the horrific events at the Christmas Market in Germany, Christmas Cruising won’t be broadcast on Dec 27. Last year’s Lapland cruise will be shown. Sending love to those affected by the tragedy." Since the attack, many flowers and candles have been laid near the market. A 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and bodily harm in connection with the attack. According to reports, he arrived in Germany in 2006 but "does not fit the usual profile of perpetrators of extremist attacks", according to PA.
The incident also prompted other world leaders to reassure their own residents, including Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, who said: "The events in Magdeburg are absolutely heartbreaking and I have expressed the sympathy and the condolences of the people of Scotland to the Saxon-Anhalt Government as a consequence of this atrocity.