Police are looking for witnesses after a violent attack on a tram driver in Hanover

Police are looking for witnesses after a violent attack on a tram driver in Hanover

In the Lower Saxony capital Hanover, a brutal attack on a light rail driver caused excitement. The incident occurred on Friday evening around 11 p.m. at the Tresckowstrasse stop. A group of up to nine people approached the light rail when this imagined, and went directly to the cab via the tracks. The situation escalated when the perpetrators pulled the 24-year-old driver out of the driver's cab and beat him. The driver suffered minor injuries and was then missed, according to the Verkehrsbetriebe Üstra.

The police are looking for the perpetrators and has already received a first hint that could possibly lead to the identification of the attackers. Investigators rely on the support of witnesses who may have observed something on the evening of the attack. However, an immediate search on site was initially unsuccessful. A police spokesman encouraged the public to report on the number (0511) 109 30 17 if someone has information about the perpetrators.

condition of the driver and reaction of the transport companies

The spokesman for the Üstra emphasized that such an assault is an exception, but there was still an increase in disrespectful behavior towards the drivers. According to the speaker, drivers are prepared for potential conflicts. But such violent incidents are not predictable, which increases the concern in the workforce.

age and description of the perpetrators

A witness could describe the attackers. Accordingly, these are between 18 and 25 years old and have black hair. The police investigate the incident as a dangerous bodily harm. The background of the assault and the motif are currently still unclear, which makes the investigation even more difficult.

The city of Hanover has taken measures in the past to protect the driving service and prepare the staff for incidents. Nevertheless, this incident shows the challenges with which the transport companies are confronted to ensure a safe working environment for your employees. For additional information on this incident, the reporting of www.ndr.de to be referred.