German police step up manhunt after releasing christmas market suspect
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German Police Step Up Manhunt After Releasing Christmas Market Suspect
German police have launched a massive manhunt to track down a suspect who was released from custody after being questioned in connection with the Christmas market attack in Berlin. The suspect, a Pakistani national, was arrested on December 23rd after a tip-off from a witness, but was released on December 26th due to lack of evidence.
The attack on December 19th killed 12 people and injured many more when a truck plowed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin. The investigation has been ongoing, with police working to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the attack.
The released suspect, who has not been named, was questioned for several days before being released due to a lack of concrete evidence linking him to the attack. Police have since re-interviewed witnesses and are reviewing security footage to try to gather more information.
The manhunt is focused on the eastern part of Berlin, where the suspect was last seen. Police have set up checkpoints and are conducting door-to-door searches in the area.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The attack has sent shockwaves across Germany and has raised concerns about terrorism and security in the country.
Sources:
- Deutsche Welle: "German police launch manhunt after releasing Christmas market suspect"
- BBC News: "Berlin Christmas market attack: Police launch new search after suspect release"
- The Guardian: "German police launch manhunt after releasing Christmas market attack suspect"