Ax attack in the ICE: Four injured with surprise attacks in Bavaria

Ax attack in the ICE: Four injured with surprise attacks in Bavaria

Straßkirchen, Deutschland - on July 3, 2025, at 4:28 p.m., a train on the route between Straubing and Plattling in Bavaria became the scene of a worrying incident. A 20-year-old man who is a Syrian citizen who is supposedly attacked several passengers with dangerous objects, including an ax and possibly a hammer. According to VOL.AT, four people were slightly injured who are between 15 and 51 years old; Three of the four injuries are also Syrians.

The ICE, which was on the way to Vienna, had about 500 passengers on board when the attack took place. The first reports indicate that the perpetrator was overwhelmed and arrested by emergency services on the train. It remains unclear whether it is a targeted attack or whether the attacker's psychological problems played a role. The criminal police have taken over the investigation. The train is currently in Straßkirchen in the Straubing-Bogen district, and a temporary blocking of the railway line has been arranged.

emergency services and emergency care

In addition, it is mentioned that passengers are supplied at a childcare center. The police emphasized that there was no acute danger to the population and that investigations are underway to clarify the background of the attack. Eyewitness reports indicate that passengers, including a member of the Bundeswehr, were involved in the overpowering of the perpetrator.

mental health in focus

In view of the incident, the discussion about mental health is once again up to date. Impairments of mental health are widespread and can have both individual and social consequences. According to the [Robert Koch Institut] (https://www.rki.de/de/nichtuseklagbareskinäusen/psychische-gegeheit, the range of mental health problems ranges from slight disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. These problems have profound effects on the quality of life, performance and social participation.