Police Believe the 21-year-old Suspect, Named As Abdul B., Has Links to the Islamist Scene

Police believe the 21-year-old suspect, named as Abdul B., has links to the Islamist scene. One person was killed and several others injured in the attack. Follow DW for more.

Follow DW for more. Follow DW's coverage for the latest developments on the manhunt and reaction to Saturday night's attack. Berlin Police named 21-year-old Abdul B. as the suspect in Saturday night's van ramming attack at the Berlin Pride festivities.

In a statement, police described him as of slim build, around 1.9 meters tall, with black hair. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie and white pants. Police said Abdul B could be "armed and dangerous" and should not be approached.

The public is advised to call the police emergency hotline 110 if they know anything. Police also said that several people were injured with stabbing weapons, without giving further details. Good morning from Germany, which is still reeling from Saturday night's van ramming attack at the Pride festivities in Berlin.

One person was killed and at least 16 others injured, authorities said. Police said a white van had driven into the Tiergarten park around 10 p.m. local time (20:00 UTC/GMT). The van hit several people before colliding with a tree.

Berlin police said they are linking the attack with the Islamist scene. Police said they have identified a suspect, named as Abdul B, who is yet to be apprehended. If seen, the public is advised not to approach him and to call the police.

In a statement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he and the country's interior minister would ensure "this horrific act is fully investigated and punished. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner denounced the "attack on our free and cosmopolitan society. The city of Berlin has activated a crisis hotline for people missing friends or family members.