Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
BBC • 12/14/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
Five individuals have been arrested in Germany over a plot to attack a Christmas market, with local media reporting that one suspect, an imam, allegedly "called for a vehicle attack," according to police.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
33 days
40
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score83/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 33 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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