A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to four years in prison by a German court for planning an Islamist attack on a Christmas market in Leverkusen. The boy, who began radicalizing in 2023, aimed to kill as many people as possible by crashing a truck into the market. This case highlights the ongoing threat of Islamist extremism in Germany, despite a slight decrease in the number of individuals classified as radicals.
University Heights Police Blotter: Employee reports co-worker assault; three teens detained for throwing carts over garage railing; Hyundai Genesis stolen from driveway; shoplifter detained at Target; theft at Target; two women arrested for disorderly conduct; stolen Ford Fusion recovered; two juveniles report assault; physical altercation at pet food store; Macy’s shoplifter arrested.
