German authorities said a driver drove a car into a labour union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children.

Officials said it was believed to be an attack.

The suspect, an Afghan asylum-seeker, was arrested.

The incident follows a series of attacks involving immigrants in recent months that have pushed migration to the forefront of the campaign for Germany’s February 23 election.

Police said on social media platform X that the driver was “secured” and no longer posed any danger.

A damaged Mini could be seen at the scene, along with debris including shoes.

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter said he was “deeply shocked” by the incident.

Authorities said participants in a demonstration by the service workers’ union ver.di were walking along a street at about 10.30am when the car overtook a police vehicle following the gathering, accelerated and plowed into the back of the group.

Officers arrested the suspect after firing a shot at the car, deputy police chief Christian Huber said.

The Bavarian capital will see heavy security in the coming days because of the three-day Munich Security Conference, an annual gathering of international foreign and security policy officials, which opens on Friday. (AP)
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Last updated: 2025-02-13 HKT 22:08