Magdeburg attack has cast ‘dark shadow’ over Christmas, says German president in call for unity

Frank-Walter Steinmeier seeks to convey message of healing four days after the brutal attack in Magdeburg killed five people and injured more than 200

A deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Germany has cast a dark shadow" over this year's celebrations, the nation's president said on Tuesday, as he urged people not to be driven apart by extremists.

In his traditional Christmas address German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, sought to issue a message of healing four days after the brutal attack in the eastern city of Magdeburg killed five people and left more than 200 wounded.