A man attacked several passengers on Thursday in an ICE train in Lower Bavaria. According to initial findings, four people were slightly injured in the incident in Straßkirchen (Straubing-Bogen district), the police reported. The suspected perpetrator was arrested after being overpowered by fellow passengers. He is believed to have used a hammer for the attack. According to the police, the attacker is a 20-year-old Syrian national.

Man slightly injured four passengers with a hammer in Lower Bavaria

The train was reportedly traveling with approximately 500 passengers from Hamburg-Altona towards Vienna. The attack occurred between Regensburg and Plattling. The 20-year-old had apparently attacked and injured several passengers in a compartment on the train with dangerous objects, said a police spokesperson. Nearby passengers were able to overpower him according to initial findings, before the police arrested him.

The perpetrator "is likely to be somewhat more seriously injured," said a police spokesperson. He is in police custody and is receiving medical treatment. According to the current status, no one is in life-threatening condition. According to information from "Bild.de," a passenger is said to have wrested a weapon from him and struck him with it.

Injured in hospital, route closed

The railway line was initially closed. Firefighters, police, and rescue services were on the scene in large numbers. A spokesperson for the Integrated Control Center in Straubing spoke of about 150 personnel being deployed - but that is only a rough estimate. The injured were being taken to hospitals.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) expressed their sympathy for those affected and their relatives. "Our thoughts and sympathy are with the injured and all those who now have to process the experience," said a railway spokesperson. "We wish all those affected a quick and full recovery." He also thanked the emergency services for the quick arrest of the suspect.

(APA/Red)

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