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Magdeburg Police Seek Clarity on Xenophobic Car Incident That Injured Toddler

Authorities are evaluating evidence for intentional harm after the driver’s xenophobic insults, appealing for public tips.

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Overview

  • On Monday at 21:55 UTC a 61-year-old man drove at high speed into a parking lot on Hans-Grundig-Straße in Kannenstieg.
  • The driver engaged in a verbal dispute with a group of migrants, during which he hurled racist slurs.
  • His car struck a three-year-old riding a scooter, causing the child to fall and suffer minor abrasions.
  • Polizeirevier Magdeburg is probing whether the collision was deliberate or accidental.
  • Officers have urged witnesses to call 0391/546-3295 or submit tips via the E-Revier portal.