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Aggressive attack on DB security at Freising train station!
On July 16, 2025, an alcoholic man attacked security staff at Freising train station. Investigations have been initiated.
Aggressive attack on DB security at Freising train station!
A shocking incident occurred on July 16, 2025 at the train station in Freising. At around 7:45 p.m., a Deutsche Bahn security patrol was attacked by an alcoholic man. The 36-year-old Ethiopian national threw a glass bottle towards four security guards, aged 21, 24, 38 and 42. Fortunately, the bottle missed its target. But the situation escalated when the man repeatedly insulted and made a death threat to a 21-year-old employee. Uninvolved witnesses observed the incident and alerted the authorities.
The Deutsche Bahn security forces acted quickly and were able to restrain the man on site until the federal police arrived. A test showed that the suspect had a breath alcohol level of 1.2 per mille, which did not reflect his willingness to negotiate in the best light in this tense situation. The federal police temporarily arrested him and took him to the office in Munich, where investigations were started into attempted grievous bodily harm, threats and insults pfaffenhofen-today.de.
Background and security situation in rail transport
Such attacks cast a harsh light on the safety of public transport. Michael Koch from ProBahn points out that overcrowding on regional trains, not least due to the popular 58 euro ticket, leads to unpleasant conditions. Some travelers stand squeezed together on trains and on platforms, which can fuel aggression. What is particularly dramatic is the often missing support for staff, who after attacks still have to ask when they can go back to work. The need to deploy more security personnel in rail traffic is therefore coming into focus mdr.de.
The discussion about preventive measures continues. In many cities, including Munich and Freising, the federal police security forces are responsible for over 210 train stations and stops on more than 440 kilometers of route. This is part of a broader approach to ensuring safety for both travelers and rail employees presseportal.de.
The man's appearance before the investigating judge is scheduled for today. It is hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future and that both travelers and employees can feel safe.