Knife attack on the train: Police officer in Uelzen catches rioting man!

Knife attack on the train: Police officer in Uelzen catches rioting man!

Uelzen train station was the scene of a disturbing incident on Tuesday afternoon. A 39-year-old man handled a kitchen knife in one go and caused a lot of excitement. Loud District newspaper A conductor informed the federal police, who found the man in the stationary train. The perpetrator, who was already known to the police, was slightly drunk and refused to leave the train, even though the railway company had banned him from traveling.

The man took the knife out of his backpack and threw it at the officers' feet. When the police officers asked him to get off the train, he was unreasonable and refused to check his backpack. After leaving the train, the 39-year-old became angry on the platform and was eventually handcuffed. During a search of his backpack, the officers found not only the kitchen knife but also a black airsoft pistol, which was confiscated.

Repeated offenses and legal consequences

It's no secret that the 39-year-old has already appeared several times for similar incidents Press portal reported. He was already prohibited from carrying weapons due to previous crimes. A fine of 1,000 euros was set for the current incident and collected immediately. In the event of a next violation, this amount could increase to 1,500 euros. The Hamburg public prosecutor's office is also informed of his whereabouts, as proceedings are ongoing against him for an attack on police officers.

The shocking events in Uelzen highlight the general crime situation in Germany. As the current figures show, the police crime statistics (PKS) fell to around 5.84 million cases in 2024, with the main cause being the reduced number of cannabis offenses due to partial legalization. Nevertheless, the number of crimes that affect citizens' sense of security is increasing Statista determines.

A look at the development of crime

The PKS only records crimes that have become known to the police and are being processed. Rapes in particular are reported less frequently than burglaries, which indicates that the crime is unreported. Cologne, Bremen and Hamburg are particularly affected when it comes to the likelihood of becoming a victim of a crime. In 2024, of the 1.33 million crime victims registered by the police, around 42,800 were affected by sexual crimes. However, this drop in crime does not mean that there is less happening on the streets - the overall perception of safety remains disturbed.

The incidents at Uelzen train station and the associated legal consequences for the 39-year-old are another example of how the challenges in the area of ​​public safety are also influenced by repeated crimes. It is to be hoped that the police will remain vigilant in such situations and act quickly to maintain the safety of travelers and order in the train stations.