Germany: Syrian migrant behind Ansbach blast
The 27-year-old, who arrived in Germany two years ago, was denied asylum last year but was allowed to remain in Germany due to the ongoing conflict in Syria, Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann was quoted as saying by DPA.
Authorities said they are investigating whether it was an act of terrorism.
Following the explosion, 2500 people were reportedly evacuated from the venue of the festival.
This was the third attack in Bavaria which occurred in a week.
Friday witnessed a shooting rampage at a shopping mall in Munich which killed nine people.
In another incident, an axe-wielding teenager had injured few people after he attacked a train in Wuerzburg.
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