Hamburg Train Station Stabbing: Woman Arrested After Multiple Injuries
hamburg – May 24, 2025 – At least 17 people were injured in a stabbing at Hamburg’s central train station on Friday evening. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. local time, involved a 39-year-old woman who was arrested at the scene. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack, with no immediate indication of a political motive. The Hamburg police are exploring the possibility of mental illness as a factor in the violent crime. Further updates will follow.
Hamburg Train Station Stabbing: Woman Arrested After Multiple Injuries
A chaotic scene unfolded at Hamburg’s central train station Friday evening when a stabbing attack left several people injured, some critically. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. local time on the platform between tracks 13 and 14, a bustling area within Germany’s second-largest city and a major transportation hub.
The Attack and Immediate Response
- Location: The attack took place on the platform between tracks 13 and 14 at Hamburg’s central train station.
- Time: Approximately 6 p.m. local time on Friday.
- Injuries: Initial reports indicated “several” people sustained life-threatening injuries. Later, Hamburg’s fire service reported a total of 17 people were hurt: four with life-threatening injuries, six with serious injuries, and seven with light injuries, according to German news agency dpa.
The Suspect
Police apprehended a 39-year-old German woman at the scene. She was arrested without resistance. Authorities allege, after reviewing video footage, that she acted alone and secured the knife used in the attack.
Motive Under Examination
As of now,there is no immediate indication of a political motive. A police spokesperson stated that investigators are exploring the possibility that the suspect may have been mentally ill.
Aftermath and Reaction
The attack caused significant disruption at the station. Railway operator Deutsche Bahn expressed being deeply shocked
by the event. Four tracks were temporarily closed, leading to delays and diversions for some long-distance trains.
Political Response
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s office released a statement indicating that the German leader was appalled
by the news. He contacted Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher, conveying that my thoughts are with the victims and their relatives.
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Additional Context
The ban on carrying weapons, including knives, at the station and on local transport in Hamburg underscores the city’s efforts to maintain public safety. The presence of a high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) train with its doors open at the platform hours after the attack, though not part of the crime scene, served as a stark reminder of the day’s events.
The operator of Germany’s railways Deutsche Bahn said it was “deeply shocked” by the attack.
Reuters: Fabian Bimmer
Police are investigating the suspect’s mental health.
Reuters: Fabian Bimmer
