Mass attempted ramming in northern Germany – 3 suspects arrested

A serious ramming incident occurred last night near Hanover, Germany: a driver drove toward a crowd, police opened fire, and three suspects were arrested. The background: a family feud, not terrorism. Five people were lightly injured.

A serious ramming incident occurred last night (Monday) near the city of Hanover, Germany, when a driver left the road and deliberately drove toward a crowd of people. Police officers who were at the scene as part of a routine traffic check noticed what was happening and immediately opened fire on the vehicle in an attempt to stop it. The driver and passengers abandoned the car and fled on foot. As a result of the ramming, five people were injured and were evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital. Local reports indicate that none of the injured are in life-threatening condition. In a swift operation, police raided the home of the vehicle owner and arrested three suspects. An initial investigation revealed that the motive for the act was not terrorist or hostile, but stemmed from a long-standing feud between two families in the area. The suspects were already known to the police and were under surveillance for previous offenses related to that same feud. Police were quick to clarify that the attempt is not being treated as a terrorist incident and that there is no further danger to the public. The investigation file has been transferred to the general prosecution in Hanover, and the suspects are currently being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.