Sergej W., no family name given due to German privacy laws, who is charged with detonating three bombs targeting the Borussia Dortmund soccer team bus last April, arrives for the second day of his trial at a German state court in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.
Sergej W., no family name given due to German privacy laws, who is charged with detonating three bombs targeting the Borussia Dortmund soccer team bus last April, arrives for the second day of his trial at a German state court in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Pool photo via AP Bernd Thissen
Sergej W., no family name given due to German privacy laws, who is charged with detonating three bombs targeting the Borussia Dortmund soccer team bus last April, arrives for the second day of his trial at a German state court in Dortmund, Germany, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Pool photo via AP Bernd Thissen

Suspect in Dortmund bombing says he didn't intend injuries

January 08, 2018 03:24 AM

UPDATED 1 MINUTE AGO

The suspect in last year's bombing of the Borussia Dortmund soccer team's bus has testified that he carried out the attack but didn't intend to kill or hurt anyone.

The 28-year-old suspect, identified only as Sergej W. in line with German privacy rules, is charged with 28 counts of attempted murder, two counts of bodily harm and setting off an explosion. The trial opened last month.

Dortmund defender Marc Bartra and a police officer were injured when three explosions hit the bus as it left for a Champions League game on April 11.

News agency dpa reported that the defendant testified Monday he had designed the explosives in such a way "that no harm to people could be expected." He said he deeply regrets his actions.

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