Drama in ICE: Ax attacker violates passengers in Lower Bavaria!

Drama in ICE: Ax attacker violates passengers in Lower Bavaria!

In an dramatic incident in an Intercity Express (ICE) between Regensburg and Plattling, several passengers were attacked on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the ICE on the route from Hamburg-Altona to Vienna , as a 20-year-old Syrian presumably started with an ax and a hammer. According to radio Hamburg suffered slight injuries and were immediately made in nearby hospitals brought.

after the alarm around 2:00 p.m., when passengers operated the emergency reserve, around 150 emergency services of the fire brigade, police and emergency services quickly reacted and overwhelmed the alleged perpetrator. The Deutsche Bahn was affected after the incident and thanked the emergency services for their quick intervention. The train, which transported around 500 passengers, is currently in Straßkirchen , Schambach district, in the district of Straubing-Bogen.

protective measures and social perception

The incident again raises questions about security in public transport. According to a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office, women in particular feel unsafe, which means that more than half of the same means of transport do without public transport. These concerns are also reflected in the increasing numbers of violent offenses. The number of acts of violence at German train stations rose from 2023 to 2024 from 25,640 to 27,160 . In cities such as Berlin, Dortmund and Cologne, significant climbs were found.

At the train stations, travelers not only meet thefts and property damage, but also experience an increase in sexual offenses. The federal police have taken significant measures to increase security, including the installation of over 11,000 cameras at 750 train stations. Presence of security forces is also reinforced. But despite these efforts, the feeling of uncertainty remains among the travelers, which leads to discussions about possible women's compartments in public transport.

Investigations in the course

As the police report, the investigation into the background of the incident continues. So far, no details have been announced on possible motifs of the perpetrator. There are reports of indications that passengers or possibly even a member of the Bundeswehr were involved in the overwhelming of the attacker, but this has not yet been confirmed. While the railway line is temporarily blocked, the front part of the train was successfully led to the train station.

Br.de emphasizes that despite the enormous stress for those affected, there is no acute danger to the public. While the care center for travelers has been set up, the focus is on regaining the trust of passengers in the security of local public transport.