17-Year-Old German Man Arrested on Suspicion of Planning Christmas Market Truck Attack

Police in Germany have arrested a 17-year-old suspect on suspicion of planning a truck attack on a Christmas market in the city of Osnabrück.

The arrest was made on Tuesday after police received a tip-off about the suspect's plans.

The suspect, who has not been named, is believed to have been planning to carry out the attack using a truck that he had rented.

Police say that the suspect had been planning the attack for several months and that he had gathered a significant amount of information about the Christmas market.

The suspect is currently in police custody and is being questioned about his plans.

The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns in Germany following the recent terrorist attacks in Berlin and Munich.

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

In a statement, the Osnabrück police said: "We are taking this threat very seriously and we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of the public."

The Christmas market in Osnabrück is one of the largest in Germany and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

The market is due to open on November 27th and will run until December 23rd.

Police have said that they will be increasing security at the market in light of the recent threat.

Visitors to the market are being advised to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to the police.

The arrest of the suspect is a reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism in Germany.

The German government has been working to improve security in the country following the recent attacks.

However, the threat of terrorism remains high and it is important for the public to be vigilant.