Islamic extremist ‘plotted to attack German soldiers during their lunch break’

A German flag flies at the entrance to the Upper Franconia barracks, in Hof (Pia Bayer/dpa via AP)

An alleged Islamic extremist has been arrested in connection with plotting an attack on German soldiers during their lunch break in Munich, killing as many of them as possible and causing a feeling of insecurity among the larger population, authorities said.

The 27-year-old Syrian is a suspected supporter of radical Islamic ideology, according to the Munich public prosecutor’s office.