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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden

Berlin attack: First pictures of Tunisian suspect released after lorry massacre at Christmas market

The first pictures of a Tunisian asylum seeker reported to be a suspect linked to the Berlin lorry attack have been released.

Prosecutors have not confirmed the identity of a suspect named by local media as Anis A, whose documents were reportedly found in the vehicle following the massacre.

German’s Bild newspaper published a photo of the suspect said to be taken from the papers, which give asylum seekers temporary leave to stay in Germany while their claims are decided.

A huge manhunt is on the way for the culprit, who fled the scene in central Berlin on Monday night after hijacking the lorry and killing its Polish driver.

At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack, which has sparked anger against German security services and Angela Merkel’s government.

 

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