US EditionPolice say a man injured 4 on a German train before he was detained
- A 20-year-old Syrian man assaulted four passengers, causing minor injuries, on an ICE high-speed train traveling between Straubing and Plattling in Bavaria on Thursday.
- The attack occurred amid recent violent incidents in Germany, with the suspect initially reported using an axe but later said to have wielded a hammer and possibly other weapons.
- Around 500 passengers were on board when fellow travelers overpowered the attacker, who was also injured, and emergency services rapidly responded to the scene.
- Deutsche Bahn conveyed its concern for those injured and expressed appreciation to the emergency personnel involved in swiftly apprehending the suspect, while all four victims, including three Syrians, were admitted to hospitals.
- The railway line was closed following the incident, highlighting continued security concerns as Germany faces multiple recent public attacks involving violent weapons or vehicle rammings.
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Syrian Arrested After Axe Attack on German Train
A violent attack occurred on a high-speed train traveling between the German cities of Straubing and Plattling on Thursday afternoon, when a Syrian man armed with an axe assaulted several passengers. The incident took place around 1:55 p.m. near Straßkirchen in the Straubing-Bogen district. At least four people were injured in the attack before the suspect was apprehended. According to reports from Bild, the perpetrator is believed to be a Syria…
The alleged perpetrator is being arrested, but some things are still unclear. What we know about the incident in Lower Bavaria - and what is not.
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