Germany: 3 teens held over suspected Islamist attack plans

Three teenagers who are suspected of having planned an Islamist terrorist attack are currently in custody, German prosecutors said Friday.

According to the prosecutors, the detained teenagers — two girls aged 15 and 16 and a 15-year-old boy — had “declared themselves ready” to carry out the attack.

All three come from the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The arrest warrants for the teenagers were issued over the Easter weekend, officials say.

A fourth suspect has now reportedly been identified in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg. A court there has also issued an arrest warrant.

Read more: Deutsche Welle