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Nine-year-old among five killed as charges prepared for suspect in German Christmas market attack

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Prosecutors are expected to charge the suspected attacker with murder and attempted murder, as investigations continue into whether he harboured 'Islamophobic' views.

Medical waste from first responders can still be seen at the now-closed Christmas market.Authorities have revealed a nine-year-old child was among the five people killed in Friday night's attack at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.

German prosecutors say murder and attempted murder charges are being prepared against the alleged attacker.Share article On Saturday evening, Magdeburg prosecutor Horst Walter Nopens said charges of murder, attempted murder and grievous bodily harm were being prepared against the alleged driver.Authorities are investigating the suspect, who police have not named, but officials say he had a history of anti-Islam rhetoric.

Hans Goldenbaum, who works for a local German organisation for preventing violence and radicalisation, told Reuters the suspect had been known for his "anti-Islamic" rhetoric online.

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