German Police Detain Axe-Wielding Attacker on Bavarian High-Speed Train

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Published Jul 3, 2025, 02:12 PM

German police mounted a large-scale operation on Thursday after a man armed with an axe injured at least one passenger on an Intercity-Express train travelling between Straubing and Plattling in the southeastern state of Bavaria.

The train made an emergency stop at Straßkirchen, where officers from the federal and Bavarian state police boarded the carriage, overpowered the assailant and took him into custody. Authorities said there was no indication of additional suspects.

The injured passenger received medical treatment on site; details on the severity of the wounds were not immediately released. Investigators have opened a probe into attempted homicide and weapons violations while forensic teams secure evidence on the train.

Rail traffic through the area was temporarily halted, causing delays on the Munich-Vienna corridor. Police said further information on the motive and the suspect’s identity would be provided once the initial questioning is complete.

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