Authorities in Germany seek out individuals who may have observed relevant events.
A disturbing incident occurred on the RE 32 train from Bayreuth to Nuremberg on February 23, where a 62-year-old Jordanian train attendant was assaulted by a 34-year-old German man.
The aggressor, described as approximately 185-188 cm tall, heavyset, wearing white pants with colorful circles, a black jacket, a drawn-on black wavy beard, and black, chin-length hair (likely a wig). He was carrying a large black backpack with a gray strap. The man became upset when asked to show his ID and assaulted the train attendant.
The incident took place at Hersbruck station around 10:35 AM. The man grabbed the train attendant's smartphone and hit her in the head with it, causing her to suffer a scratch on her eyebrow and feel pain in her left eye, temple, and cheekbone. After the assault, the man calmly left the train at Hersbruck station.
The Federal Police is continuing its investigation into the incident and appealing for witnesses. Anyone with relevant information about the incident is asked to contact the Nuremberg Federal Police at 0911 205551-0 or via email at [email protected].
The Federal Police Inspectorate Nuremberg, responsible for police safety and criminal prosecution in Deutsche Bahn facilities, has divisions in Augsburg, Ingolstadt, and Ansbach. The jurisdiction of the Federal Police Inspectorate Nuremberg covers approximately 23 percent of Bavaria's area, encompassing 309 train stations and stops, as well as 1823 kilometers of tracks in Middle Franconia, North Swabia, northern Upper Bavaria, and the district of Forchheim.
Press inquiries can be directed to Hubert Grimm, Federal Police Inspectorate Nuremberg, at [email protected]. The search results do not provide the name of the head of the Bundespolizeidirektion Nürnberg who is the contact for the press office.
The train attendant, a 62-year-old woman of Jordanian nationality, is currently recovering from her injuries. The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all train staff and passengers.
