Strasbourg Christmas market attack trial begins

The trial for the suspect accused of carrying out a deadly attack at the Strasbourg Christmas market in 2018 has begun. The attack, which took place on December 11, 2018, claimed the lives of five people and injured several others.

The suspect, identified as Cherif Chekatt, is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and terrorism offenses. Chekatt, who was killed by police during a shootout two days after the attack, had pledged allegiance to ISIS.

The trial is expected to last several weeks, with prosecutors presenting evidence linking Chekatt to the attack and detailing his radicalization. Security has been heightened around the courthouse for the duration of the trial.

The attack on the Strasbourg Christmas market shocked the city and the country, and the trial is seen as an opportunity for closure and justice for the victims and their families.