Germany arrests Syrian man suspected of planning an Islamic extremist attack

Authorities in Germany arrested a 28-year-old Syrian man suspected of planning to target civilians with an explosive belt in a terror attack motivated by Islamic extremism.

Investigators say the man is suspected of trying to obtain substances online that would have allowed him to manufacturer an explosive belt "in order to carry out an attack against civilian targets."

Police say the man was encouraged and supported in his action by his 24-year-old brother, who lives in the southern town of Kempten. German news agency dpa reported that the younger man was also detained.