Knife attack at Hamburg Central Station: Several injuries!
Knife attack at Hamburg Central Station: Several injuries!
On Friday evening, May 23, 2025, a serious knife attack occurred at Hamburg Central Station, in which several people were injured. The severity of the injuries alone meant that some of those affected were in mortal danger. The police arrested a 39-year-old German woman as a suspect and determined whether she was in a psychological state of emergency. The first information indicates that the woman acted alone.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on the heavily frequented platform 13/14. During the emergency measures, the tracks near the crime scene were temporarily closed, which led to significant delays and diversions in long -distance transport. Deutsche Bahn expressed its "deep dismay" about the incident and offered support for travelers at the main train station. In the past few months there have been repeated violent acts with knives in Germany, which has fueled the public debate about causes and possible measures.
Details of the attack
According to reports, the platform was overcrowded at the time of the attack. Kerstin Petersen, reporter at SPIEGEL TV, describes that shortly after the incident she approached young women who reported on a person who had stabbed people indiscriminately. While the emergency services arrived, a train employee stopped a train to track 13 to bring passengers to safety.A "slim person", dressed dark and possibly with a backpack, was captured by several men while the police arrested the suspect. Among the injured were several who had to be taken care of immediately. The police found a suspected weapon in the tracks that looks like a knife. Despite the dramatic developments, no panic broke out among travelers, and many took care of the injured.
camera of the knife attacks in Germany
In addition to the incident, a new statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) illuminate the general situation with regard to knife attacks in Germany. In 2024, 29,014 knife attacks were registered, of which 54.3 % took place in violent crime. Violent crime grew by 1.5 % and reached the highest level since 2007.The debate about murder and homicide with knives has led to an intensive exchange about the security situation in different cities. The investigation and the subsequent political discussions are a sign of a social awakening that wants to address the causes of such violent acts.
The Hamburg Central Station remains a central and strongly frequented traffic junction, where the security measures may have to be covered in view of the latest developments.
The complete reports on these incidents offer Fr. , and bka.de
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