20-year-old Iraqi arrested for alleged plot to attack Hanover Christmas market

"A 20-year-old Iraqi, suspected of planning a terrorist attack, was arrested by law enforcement authorities in Lower Saxony. The target was allegedly the Hanover Christmas market, with two other individuals also suspected of plotting to create an explosion at the market. Behrens also hinted that more arrests might be forthcoming, indicating that there are radical Islamists residing in Germany who may be planning further attacks, with announcements likely to occur in the digital realm." essanews