Knife attack in Berlin's tram: victim seriously injured!

Knife attack in Berlin's tram: victim seriously injured!

In a terrifying knife attack in a Berlin tram, a man was seriously injured on the night of April 10, 2025. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in a tram on the M2 line when the perpetrator suddenly stood up and then fled. The injured person, who has not yet been identified, suffered a stab wound on the upper arm and was bloodless. The initial care was taken over by police officers who had quickly arrived at the scene. An emergency doctor took over the treatment and the man was immediately taken to a hospital where he was in mortal danger. The police started the investigation into dangerous bodily harm and commissioned the criminal police with the search for the perpetrator.

The exact background of the crime are still unclear. The perpetrator jumped up after the crime and left the train, while the police (section 52) and a hundred were on site to clarify the situation. It should be noted that Berlin has experienced a significant increase in knife attacks in recent years. According to a current statistics of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), there are an average of more than nine knife attacks per day in the city. In 2024, a total of 3412 knife offenses were registered, more than half of these attacks occurred in public space.

increase in knife attacks

The increase in acts of violence is concerned. The statistics show that the proportion of non -German suspect has increased in recent years: there was an increase of 36 percent for young people suspects, while the number in adults rose by 22. In 2024 there were a total of 19 deaths in Berlin due to knife attacks. The trend is particularly alarming that violence in the city is apparently increasing, while other types of crimes, such as predators, have decreased.

These latest developments throw a shadow on the security situation in Berlin, especially with regard to public transport, which are often considered safe. It remains to be seen how the authorities will react to the current incident and whether additional measures are required to ensure the safety of passengers in the trams.

* [rbb24]* reports that the investigation into the background of the crime continues and further information about the perpetrator and the circumstances of the incident will be hoped for. The incident on Alexanderplatz is another alarming proof that knife attacks in the capital are a serious problem.

* [Berliner Kurier]* also emphasizes that the police also classify threats to knives as a knife attack and that the increase in such incidents deals a lot. The generalized willingness to use violence in the city must be urgently analyzed and addressed.

The situation around the knife attacks in Berlin remains tense. In view of the high numbers and uncertainty among the citizens, such attacks are not only a public security problem, but also reflect deeper social challenges that need to be mastered.

Further information on the topic can be found in the detailed reports from *[Berliner Zeitung] *, which deal intensively with the problem of the knife attacks in Berlin.