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Niclas' courage: After the attack, a teenager from Pein fights his way back to life
A look at the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market in 2024: victims, consequences and the story of Niclas Brauer.
Niclas' courage: After the attack, a teenager from Pein fights his way back to life
On December 20, 2024, a terrible incident occurred at the Christmas market in Magdeburg when Taleb al-Abdulmohsen drove a rented black BMW X3 into the crowd. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of six people, including a nine-year-old child and five women aged 45 to 75. In addition, at least 323 people were injured, 41 of them seriously Wikipedia informed. Al-Abdulmohsen, a former medical specialist, was quickly caught by the police. The Naumburg Public Prosecutor's Office took over the investigation and classified the crime as a rampage.
The story of Niclas Brauer from Peine, who was critically injured in this attack, is particularly tragic. The then 15-year-old was on his way to his aunt's when he was hit by the assassin's car at a pedestrian traffic light. After months of struggles in the hospital and various operations, Niclas has now found his way back to a normal everyday life. He has been going back to school for a few weeks now and is repeating the 10th grade at the Peiner Burgschule NDR reported.
Back to everyday school life
Niclas is now working with his classmate Leon on a presentation about plastics. He uses a walker to help him walk. Initial fears about his classmates' reactions turned out to be unfounded; his friends welcomed him warmly. Chemistry teacher Tim Krabat informed the class in advance so that they could let Niclas arrive in peace. His classmate Jennifer still sees him as the same Niclas, which is very important to him.
Returning to everyday school life is a big step for Niclas, but it comes with its challenges. He has difficulty climbing stairs and needs breaks to rest. After class he is picked up by his mother Sonja, who carries his walker into the apartment. The family is having difficulty adjusting to their new living situation, especially in their current home, and is now looking for a barrier-free apartment.
The shadow of the attack
The attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market not only had a significant impact on Niclas' life, but also had a ripple effect on society. The security concept for Christmas markets has since been critically questioned because the perpetrator was able to enter the market unhindered. This incident stands out in a series of similar attacks committed due to psychological problems or other motives Statista held.
After the attack, there was an increase in attacks against people with a migrant background, which further increased social tensions. The debate about security measures and the danger of people who do not fit into the usual risk categories has been reignited. Even though so many people suffer as a result of these acts, the hope for a life without fear remains with people like Niclas.
Niclas dreams of becoming a bus driver after graduating from school and hopes to soon be able to walk without a walker. It shows that despite difficult times, there is also the will and strength to recover. We wish him all the best on this journey!