24-05-2025

Hamburg Train Station Stabbing Leaves Multiple Injured

Date: 24-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Summary

A 39-year-old German woman stabbed multiple people at Hamburg's Central Station, injuring between 12 to 18 individuals, several of whom suffered life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested at the scene and is believed to have acted alone, with investigators exploring a potential motive linked to mental health issues rather than a political motive.

Key Points

  • Multiple people injured in stabbing attack at Hamburg Central Station
  • 39-year-old German woman arrested and believed to have acted alone
  • Investigators exploring motive, potentially linked to mental health issues

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Hamburg stabbing: Eighteen injured in knife attack as woman arrestedBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after stabbing 18 people, several of whom suffered life-threatening injuries, at Hamburg's Central Station. Police believe the suspect acted alone and may have been in a state of mental distress, rather than having a political motive. The attack occurred during rush hour at one of Germany's busiest transport hubs, with over 550,000 daily travellers. The suspect is in police custody and is set to appear in court on Saturday.

Stabbing at Germany train station leaves several people injured; female suspect arrested, authorities say - CBS News

A stabbing attack occurred at Hamburg's central train station in Germany, leaving several people injured, some in life-threatening condition. A 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene and is believed to have acted alone. The motive is unclear, but investigators are exploring the possibility of mental illness. Six people were initially reported to have life-threatening injuries, with others seriously or slightly injured, though police later said they had no "valid figures." The attack prompted the closure of four tracks and disruptions to train services.

Woman stabs 12 at Hamburg Central Station, 6 in life-threatening condition | Fox News

A 39-year-old woman stabbed 12 people at Hamburg Central Station in Germany, leaving 6 with life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested shortly after the attack without incident. Authorities believe she acted alone, but the motive is unknown and investigations are ongoing. The station was closed, and train services were disrupted.

'17 people' injured in stabbing at Hamburg train station - as woman arrested | World News | Sky News

A woman has been arrested after stabbing 17 people at Hamburg's central train station in Germany, with four in a life-threatening condition and 13 others seriously or minorly injured; police believe the 39-year-old German suspect acted alone and are investigating her motive and potential mental health issues.