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Possible attack prevented: Investigators arrest 17-year-old in Schleswig-Holstein - arrest warrant issued

Police arrest 17-year-old in planned attack

In Schleswig-Holstein, investigators have arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of planning an attack. According to the public prosecutor's office, an Islamist background is suspected.

Arrest warrant issued

The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, the public prosecutor's office in Kiel announced on Wednesday. An arrest warrant was issued against the 17-year-old on Wednesday.

Electronic storage media seized

During the house search, electronic storage media were seized and evaluated. The investigators are now examining whether there are any radical Islamic or even extremist tendencies. According to the public prosecutor's office, the suspect is said to have been planning an attack with an as yet unspecified dangerous object.

Background still unclear

However, the exact background of the planned crime is still unclear. The evaluation of the seized data will provide further information, the public prosecutor's office said.

Cooperation of state security

The state security department and the police are working closely together on the investigation, the statement said. The investigation into possible accomplices and the role of the suspect is ongoing.

Attack prevented

The authorities have not yet provided any information on the target of the planned attack. "We are relieved that we were able to prevent the attack," said a spokesman for the public prosecutor's office.