Attack in Munich: Car Rams into Union Demonstration

At least 28 people were injured when a car drove into a union demonstration in Munich, with authorities suspecting it was an attack. The driver, a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was arrested at the scene. The incident follows a series of attacks involving immigrants in recent months.

A vehicle struck a union demonstration in Munich, injuring at least 28 individuals, including children, in what authorities suspect to be an attack. The suspect, identified as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, has been apprehended by the police.

The incident occurred Thursday morning as participants in a service workers' union rally were walking in downtown Munich. The car bypassed a police vehicle monitoring the demonstration, accelerated, and crashed into the back of the crowd, according to officials.

Following a police officer firing a shot at the car, authorities arrested the suspect. Bavarian governor Markus Soder indicated that evidence suggests this was an intentional act. The attack takes place amid heightened tensions regarding immigration, coinciding with the looming national election. Increased security measures are expected ahead of the Munich Security Conference starting Friday.