The hunt for the suspect, Chérif Chekatt, 29, consumed the work of more than 700 police officers and special investigators searching in and around Strasbourg. Image Chérif Chekatt Credit French PoliceThe police used surveillance and other information to track down Mr. Chekatt, he said. Some officials feared that Mr. Chekatt might flee into Germany, given Strasbourg’s location on the French-German border. French officials also moved quickly to tighten security at other Christmas markets, dedicating additional police officers to guard them. Christmas markets are common throughout Europe, and often located in the confines of old city centers, making safety difficult to ensure.

Source: New York Times December 13, 2018 21:21 UTC