Asylum seeker blows himself up in Germany, 12 injured.
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:16 pm
A Syrian man who was refused asylum in Germany has blown himself up outside a music festival. He had a history of suicide attempts. It is not yet known if there is a link to a terrorist group.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/ ... rn-germanyA Syrian man has killed himself and injured 12 others after setting off an explosive device outside a music festival in the German town of Ansbach.
Authorities said the 27-year-old had been denied asylum a year ago and had a history of making attempts on his own life. Three of those injured are in a serious condition.
It is believed a device he was carrying exploded although it is not clear whether it was a suicide bombing or whether the man intended to plant it and harm others...