Berlin police launch manhunt after car rams crowd at Pride event

Berlin police launched a large‑scale manhunt on Sunday after a driver deliberately ploughed a vehicle into a crowd attending the city’s annual Pride celebration on Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Brandenburg Gate, where thousands had gathered for the event. Emergency services reported multiple injuries, and several victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have not released the suspect’s identity, but officials confirmed that the vehicle was stopped and the driver fled the scene on foot before being pursued.

Authorities said a coordinated search operation involving uniformed officers, detectives and specialized units is underway across several districts of the capital. The Berlin Police Department urged anyone with information to contact the hotline at 110, emphasizing the urgency of locating the individual. The investigation is being treated as a terrorist motive, and officials indicated that further details will be released as they become available.