Trial Begins for Suspected Islamist Behind Machete Attack on German Police Station

The 29-year-old defendant is accused of attempting to kill officers in a Linz police station, allegedly inspired by Islamist ideology.

The attack occurred in September 2024 when the suspect, armed with a 47-centimeter machete, entered the Linz police station intending to kill officers.
The suspect, an Albanian national, reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and made threats, including 'I kill you,' while attacking the station's security door for over two hours.
Police contained the suspect within a security vestibule and eventually subdued him using a Taser, preventing any injuries to officers.
Investigators found evidence of the suspect's Islamist radicalization, including an IS flag in his residence and online activity linked to extremist content.
The defendant has refused to cooperate in court, declining to speak about the charges or undergo a psychiatric evaluation.