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Magdeburg attack offers AfD fertile ground despite suspect's backing for party

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Five people were killed and more than two hundred injured in Magdeburg attack on Friday .

Saudi refugee Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen , 50 , has been arrested for the attack.

He voiced support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party on social media.

The party is planning a procession of mourning later on Monday with national party leader Alice Weidel attending.

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English

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