Individual, caught on camera, engaging in lewd acts on a subway and using abusive language and threats towards fellow train passengers, also spitting at them.
The Federal Police Directorate Saint Augustin is currently investigating an incident that took place at Essen Central Station on September 3. At around 3:40 PM, a 44-year-old German man was found on platform 21, who is known to the police for previous offenses.
According to reports, the man soiled the S-Bahn and made racist remarks to a female Deutsche Bahn conductor, who was born in Côte d'Ivoire and is 52 years old. He also threatened another female conductor with physical violence.
The Federal Police have initiated an investigation for incitement, threats, and assault. The same man is also suspected of threatening another passenger with a corkscrew from a pocket knife on a regional express train, leading to additional charges of violation of weapons law.
The man was taken into custody, and an administrative offence procedure has been initiated for soiling a railway facility. It is worth noting that the man exercised his right to remain silent after admitting to the crime.
The Federal Police Directorate Saint Augustin is the responsible authority for this investigation, with the Federal Police Inspectorate Dortmund also involved. Further information can be found on the Federal Police website, and for any inquiries, you can contact the Press Office, Björn Dahle, via telephone, mobile number, email, Twitter handle, or physical address.
It is important to note that the investigation is being conducted in accordance with German law and procedures. No further action was taken against the man immediately after the incident. The man was banned from Essen Central Station following the incident.
The Federal Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward and provide details to help in the ongoing investigation. The contact information for the Federal Police Directorate Saint Augustin for further inquiries is provided for this purpose.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for respect and tolerance in our society, and the Federal Police remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of all passengers using the railway facilities.
