Television: consideration of victims of Magdeburg: Sunday thriller postponed

Because the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market with six deaths is still too fresh, the ARD takes out a “police call 110” thriller. This was said by a spokeswoman for the German press agency’s broadcaster. It is about the Magdeburg case “Referring”, which was planned for Sunday in a week at 8:15 p.m. A “crime scene” should run in his place. Which one was initially still unclear.

Instead, a “crime scene” comes

“Due to the terrible attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market a few weeks ago and its consequences as well as the associated mourning, we decided to” move the radiation of the new Magdeburg “police call 110 – obstacle” for February 2, explained the ARD- Speaker.

This also has to do with the plot: “The narrative is about the highly emotional history of an anonymous accident victim, about grief and loss experience. Even if the film does not act from an attack, it contains elements that are currently could be felt stressful. ”

“Out of respect for and in compassion”

The ARD emphasized that the “police call” series is closely connected to the city of Magdeburg and its people. “Out of respect for and in compassion with the victims of the attack, their families and friends, the many helpers as well as the whole city and region, we decided to take this step. We weighed up in due course how and when the film appropriate circumstances can be published. “

Shortly before Christmas Eve, a man had rushed through the Christmas market in Magdeburg. Six people died, including a nine -year -old boy. Almost 300 people were injured. The perpetrator comes from Saudi Arabia, has lived in Germany since 2006 and received asylum as a political persecuted in 2016. He had noticed in various places in recent years. He sits in custody.