Bloody hammer and ax attack in ICE: drug psychosis as a reason?

Bloody hammer and ax attack in ICE: drug psychosis as a reason?

On July 4, 2025, an ICE from Hamburg to Vienna came to a brutal incident, in which a 20-year-old Syrian started with a hammer and an ax on passengers. Five people were injured, including the attacker himself, who was taken to the hospital in a critical but not life -threatening condition. According to [5min.at] (https://www.5min.at/5202507041530/astriff-mit-hammer-und-in-ice drug psychosis-moegliche-ururgeburzen/), the attacker was previously convicted of severe assault and attempted resistance to state violence. In addition, the perpetrator's rapid drug test found information on three narcotics in his blood.

The motive for the attack remains unclear. Witnesses reported that the Syrian called and prayed in front of the "Allahu Akbar" attack. Investigators are currently assuming that he was acting alone, although there is no suspicion of extremism. The incident occurred when a passenger tried to make an emergency call, which also destabilized the situation and led to passengers, including a Bundeswehr soldier. A 24-year-old Syrian was able to lose the hammer to the attacker and injured him.

reactions and investigations

Exchange with the central position to combat extremism and terrorism has been initiated immediately. While is investigated, the attacker remains in the hospital under serious injuries. In the meantime, an asylum recognition procedure has been initiated against him after looking for protection in Germany in 2021 and this status was granted to him in 2022. Possible legal consequences in the form of pre -trial detention due to attempted murder in two cases and dangerous bodily harm are also in space.

security situation in local public transport

After this incident, the necessary security situation in local public transport is discussed again. In particular, the increase in the use of regional trains, due to the 58-euro ticket, leads to overcrowdations that can promote aggression under passengers. The MDR reports that many travelers are squeezed on the trains and sometimes have to endure strict conditions on the platforms. Experts like Michael Koch from ProBahn therefore call for more security personnel, especially when public transport is heavily burdened.

The events in the ICE show how important it is to provide quick contact persons for travelers in the event of problems and to optimize the security precautions in local public transport.