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Four men go on trial over Strasbourg terror attack in 2018

Four men go on trial over Strasbourg terror attack in 2018

One accused of terrorism and three of helping Chérif Chekatt procure weapons for deadly assault at Christmas market

Four men go on trial today accused of involvement in the 2018 terrorist attack on Strasbourg’s Christmas market, in which a gunman killed five people and injured 11 others in an assault that was later claimed by Islamic State.

Chérif Chekatt, 29, who was born and raised in the city, opened fire with a 19th-century revolver on 11 December in the historic centre.

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