Berlin Police Search for Suspect Abdul B. After CSD Attack
Berlin Police Are Searching for Suspect Abdul B.
Berlin police and the city’s public prosecutor’s office have launched a public manhunt for a 21-year-old man identified as Abdul B., following a violent incident on the sidelines of Christopher Street Day (CSD) in the German capital. Authorities have released a photograph of the suspect and are urging the public not to approach him under any circumstances.
What Happened
According to a joint statement from the Berlin Police and the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office, the incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, on the Ahornsteig path inside the Großer Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest inner-city park. Police say several people were struck by a moving vehicle in the area, leaving multiple victims injured — including at least one person with life-threatening injuries. Authorities have also said that several people were injured by stabbing implements in connection with the same incident.
Following the attack, one or more people are believed to have left the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. The car involved — described as white and heavily damaged — was later recovered abandoned at the location. Investigators say it is still unclear whether Abdul B. was the person driving the vehicle at the time.
Police are treating the case as a suspected targeted attack, with the investigation currently being handled under suspicion of an assault. As of the public appeal, authorities say there is at least one identified suspect, though they have not ruled out that additional individuals may have been involved.
Why Police Have Gone Public With the Search
Public appeals of this kind — releasing a suspect’s photo and description to the media — are typically reserved for cases where police believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety and a pressing need for tips from the public to locate a fugitive quickly. In this case, investigators explicitly warned residents against approaching Abdul B. directly, stating that he may be armed and dangerous, and instructing anyone who spots him to call the German emergency police line, 110, immediately rather than attempt any contact.
Officials have also said the search intensified quickly after the attack, with police reportedly conducting checks on train services out of Berlin, including at least one search operation involving officers with submachine guns aboard an ICE train bound for Munich, as investigators worked to determine whether the suspect might be attempting to leave the city.
Who Is Abdul B.
Police have described Abdul B. as having a slim build, standing approximately 1.90 meters (about 6 feet 3 inches) tall, with black hair, and last seen wearing a black hoodie and white pants.
Berlin police spokesperson Florian Nath said the suspect is known to police and has previous associations with Berlin’s Islamist scene. According to a report from the German Press Agency (dpa), the suspect had been released from juvenile detention in May 2026, shortly before the incident occurred. Beyond these details, authorities have not released further information about the suspect’s background, motive, or the nature of any prior police contact.
The Context: Christopher Street Day in Berlin
Christopher Street Day is Germany’s annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration, held in cities across the country to mark the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York. Berlin’s CSD is among the largest Pride events in Europe, typically drawing hundreds of thousands of participants who march through the city center, including past the Brandenburg Gate. The Tiergarten, where Saturday’s incident occurred, sits near the heart of the city and is a frequent gathering point and route for public events, including CSD-related activities.
The attack has understandably raised concern within Berlin’s LGBTQ+ community and beyond, given the timing and location alongside the Pride celebrations, though police have not yet publicly confirmed a specific motive tied to the event itself. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence to determine the full circumstances behind the attack.
What Happens Next
Police and prosecutors are asking anyone with information — including witnesses who may have observed the attack, or anyone with knowledge of Abdul B.’s possible current whereabouts — to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the Berlin police’s official tip portal, by calling the dedicated tip line at 030 54024111, or by contacting any local police station.
As the investigation continues, officials have not indicated a timeline for when further updates will be released, though public manhunts of this nature are typically updated as new information becomes available or once the suspect is located.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Berlin police searching for? Police are searching for 21-year-old Abdul B., a suspect in connection with an attack on the sidelines of Christopher Street Day in Berlin’s Tiergarten on July 25, 2026.
What happened during the attack? Police say several people were struck by a moving vehicle in the Tiergarten, with additional victims injured by stabbing implements. At least one victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
What should someone do if they see the suspect? Authorities are urging the public not to approach the suspect under any circumstances, warning he may be armed and dangerous, and to call the police emergency number 110 immediately.
What is known about the suspect’s background? Police say Abdul B. is known to law enforcement and has previous associations with Berlin’s Islamist scene. Reports indicate he was released from juvenile detention in May 2026.
Was the suspect driving the vehicle involved in the attack? Investigators have said it remains unclear whether Abdul B. was behind the wheel at the time of the incident.
How can the public share information with police? Tips can be submitted through the Berlin police’s online tip portal, by calling 030 54024111, or at any local police station.
