The press release of the department notes that the 29-year-old local resident, a German citizen, is suspected of attempted murder.

At the same time, the motive of the alleged offender is still unclear, the investigation works “in all directions”. The suspect is currently hospitalized.

“The accused will be interrogated by investigators as soon as his state of health allows,” the statement said.

The prosecutor’s office confirmed that about 30 people, including children, were injured in the incident. Some of them were seriously injured.

Earlier, police said that the driver, who had hit a crowd of spectators in Volkmarsen, acted intentionally.