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Horror on the ICE: Syrian attacks passengers with hammer and ax!
A 20-year-old Syrian attacked passengers on the ICE to Vienna. Four injured, investigation without extremist background.
Horror on the ICE: Syrian attacks passengers with hammer and ax!
On Thursday afternoon, an ICE train traveling from Hamburg to Vienna became the scene of a frightening incident. A 20-year-old Syrian citizen attacked several passengers with a hammer and an ax on a train between Straßkirchen and Plattling (Straubing-Bogen district). Krone.at reports that…
The attack occurred around 1:55 p.m. and led to an immediate stop of the train in Straßkirchen, where around 500 passengers were on board. According to Deutsche Bahn, four people were injured, including one seriously, three moderately and one slightly. The injured are mostly Syrian citizens aged 15, 24, 51 and a 38-year-old whose nationality is currently unclear. Fortunately, the injured are not in mortal danger and were immediately taken to hospitals. BR24 adds that ...
Acted quickly
Over 150 firefighters, police and rescue services were quickly on site after some passengers made an emergency stop. It is still unclear how the attacker was overpowered. According to reports, fellow travelers, possibly even a member of the Bundeswehr, could have been involved. The authorities are working together to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident.Krone.at adds that...
Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann confirmed that the perpetrator was registered in the Vienna region and was not previously known to the police in Bavaria. So far there are no signs of an extremist background, which will hopefully help reassure the population. BR24 further reports that ...
Crime in context
Although the incident is frightening, the latest police crime statistics for Germany show that criminal activity has fallen overall. In 2024, the number of recorded crimes fell to approximately 5.84 million, with a decrease of 1.7%. Nevertheless, certain crimes that put a strain on people's sense of security are increasing. Violent attacks in particular are at the forefront for many, as current events show. Statista explains that...
Like many other cities, Vienna cannot completely overcome its high crime rate. In this context, cooperation between investigative authorities at national level and in cross-border traffic between Bavaria and Austria is becoming increasingly important. Crime statistics over the years help to gain a better picture of the development of crime and provide a basis for future measures of successful prevention.
Deutsche Bahn expressed its sympathy for those affected and praised the reactive and quick intervention of the emergency services. Such incidents are shocking and leave many questions unanswered, but the cooperation of the authorities and the quick actions of fellow travelers were able to prevent anything worse from happening.