A devastating attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market has left five people dead and over 200 injured.

The suspect, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor living in Germany since 2006, drove a rented car into the crowded market.

Authorities found a will in the vehicle, suggesting he did not expect to survive the attack.

Despite speculation, investigators have ruled out Islamist motives, pointing instead to possible paranoia and personal grievances.

The tragedy has sparked debates about security and mental health, as well as political exploitation of the event.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his condolences, calling it a "horrific event" during the holiday season.