Germany blast: Syrian man dies by own explosive device, 10 people injured
Germany blast: Syrian man dies by own explosive device, 10 people injured
FP Staff
• July 25, 2016, 11:33:58 IST
A man in the German city of Ansbach was killed when an explosive device he was believed to be carrying went off near an open-air music festival.
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A man in the German city of Ansbach was killed when an explosive device he was believed to be carrying went off near an open-air music festival. Photo: AP
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The open-air concert with about 2500 people in attendance was shut down as a precaution after the explosion. Photo: AP
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The man who blew himself up after being turned away from the music festival was a 27-year-old Syrian who had been denied asylum. Photo: AP
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The man’s request for asylum was reportedly rejected a year ago, but he was allowed to remain in Germany on account of the situation in Syria. Photo: AP
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