Shock in the ICE: Man attacks passengers - investigations run!

Shock in the ICE: Man attacks passengers - investigations run!

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, there was a shocking incident on the railway line between Hamburg-Altona and Vienna, which frightened the travelers in ICE 91. A 20-year-old Syrian attacked several passengers and injured four of them, including three members of a Syrian family aged 15, 24 and 51, and a 38-year-old German. The authorities were alerted immediately and hurried to the scene of the accident with a large contingent, while the train was in motion with around 430 to 500 passengers. neumarkt currently There is a danger to life.

The alleged attacker was overwhelmed by other travelers and seriously injured themselves. It is also in the hospital, while the Regensburg public prosecutor has already applied for an arrest warrant due to the urgent suspicion of attempted murder. The Straubing criminal police inspection has secured extensive traces at the scene and started the investigation. There is also the possibility that the perpetrator was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the crime, as this is suspected by the investigators. A toxicological report is still pending.

unique circumstances of the crime

It is particularly frightening that a witness reported that the man had called the words "Allahu Akbar" during the attack. However, there are currently no specific indications of an Islamistically motivated act. The criminal police are now asking witnesses who may have taken photo, video or audio recordings from the crime scene. In view of the terrible events, a collection point for passengers is set up in the nearby Straßkirchen in order to offer support to those affected.

The 20-year-old Syrian, who is reported in Vienna and was recognized as an asylum seeker, has already appeared police due to violent crimes. In Germany, on the other hand, there was no previous knowledge of the man. Against this background, the incident raises questions about the security situation in the railway system, especially with regard to violent crime. according to the police crime statistics 2024 Violent crime in Germany by around 1.5 % at the highest level since 2007, which is caused by the cause.

safe lanes for all

The safety of travelers is of the utmost importance. The increasing violent crime, especially by non -German suspects, poses great challenges for the authorities. In 2024, statistics recorded 85,012 cases, which is an increase of 7.5 %. These developments have rejected the discussion about preventive measures and monitoring at train stations and trains.

The current events in ICE 91 illustrate how important fast and determined action is to ensure the safety of passengers. The investigation is ongoing and the public is asked to contact the authorities with information that could contribute to clarifying the case. Another goal should be to ensure security on public transport so that future incidents of this kind can at least be defused.