The suspect is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder of an official as well as abuse of explosives and could face a sentence of life in prison, Péter Póta said.

Answering a question, Póta said the suspect has so far refused to give a statement to police.

On September 24, two police officers were seriously injured when a homemade shrapnel bomb exploded on Grand Boulevard.

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