Knife attack at Hamburg Central Station: Six injuries in mortal danger!

Knife attack at Hamburg Central Station: Six injuries in mortal danger!

On May 23, 2025, a serious knife attack occurred at Hamburg Central Station, in which several people were injured. The incident took place at 6:05 p.m. on a platform between the tracks 13 and 14. A 39-year-old woman stabbed passers-by, which led to a shock wave in the population. Initial information reports from a total of twelve injuries, including six people who were seriously injured, as well as three others who suffered serious injuries, and three that are slightly injured. The police were immediately on site and was able to overwhelm and arrest the perpetrator. The police are currently assuming a single perpetrator, and the background of the crime is still unclear. Investigations are in high pressure.

The event triggered a large contingent of police and rescue workers. The Hamburg Central Station, which is considered a heavily frequented traffic junction, was immediately cordoned off. The tracks 13 and 14 are closed to rail traffic, and traffic disabilities are also expected on the tracks 11 and 12. The streets of Steintorbrücke and Steintordamm are also closed, and access to the tracks was made more difficult by blocked stairs. In a first statement, the Deutsche Bahn, which showed "deep dismay" of this incident.

weapons ban in public space

It should be mentioned that carrying weapons, including knives, is prohibited in Hamburg's main train station and in local public transport. This regulation was made to ensure the safety of travelers for protection. Despite such measures, the cases of knife attacks are increasing in Germany. According to a current study by Statista, the police recorded were registered by the police from 2022 to 2024, which increases concern about public security.

Before this incident there were already several knife attacks in Germany. Among other things, several people were seriously injured in an attack in Bielefeld, and in Bremen a 35-year-old suffered serious injuries from a man from Ghana. In Schwerin and Aschaffenburg there were also similar incidents, in which people were sometimes killed or significantly injured. These developments raise questions about security in public space and the measures that need to be taken to prevent such acts.

The events related to the knife attack are still carefully pursued. The Hamburg police ask for information from the population to further clarify the motives and circumstances of the deed. Remszeitung and ndr report on the developments and the effects on rail traffic.

For more information on knife attacks in Germany, the data of Statista are viewed, where detailed statistics are presented that illustrate the growing problem in society.