Munich Union Demonstration Attack: Suspect Detained

A driver drove into a union demonstration in Munich, injuring 28 people. The suspect, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker, is believed to have attacked. Bavarian officials suspect an intentional attack and have secured the suspect. Affected areas will have increased security during the upcoming Munich Security Conference.

A car drove into a union demonstration in Munich, reportedly as an attack, according to Bavarian governor Markus Soder. The incident left at least 28 people injured, police confirmed, identifying the suspect as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker.

The driver has been apprehended on-site, ensuring no immediate threat remains. Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes with a damaged Mini and scattered debris, including personal belongings like shoes.

With the Munich Security Conference set to commence, the Bavarian capital is on high alert. Mayor Dieter Reiter expressed his shock over the incident, noting that children were among the injured. The relationship between the attack and the nearby service workers' union protest remains unclarified.

(With inputs from agencies.)