Knife attack in Hamburg Central Station: Police hold the suspect

Several people were injured in a knife attack in Hamburg Central Station. The fire brigade spoke of six life -threatening injuries, three seriously and three slightly injured. The police initially gave no information about the number of injuries. According to them, a person stabbed themselves on the platform between the tracks 13 and 14. The police and rescue workers were deployed with a large contingent.

Knife attack in Hamburg: suspect is said to have traded alone

A 39 -year -old woman was arrested, the police said. « Due to the previous knowledge, we assume that she acted alone, » the police write at X. « The investigation into the background is in full swing. » The woman should be German. It is being examined whether it was in a mental state of emergency, said a police spokesman for the German press agency (dpa).

Hamburg Central Station is one of the most frequented traffic nodes in Germany. In early day after, dense crowds are regularly crowded. In Hamburg Central Station and in local public transport in the Hanseatic city, the carrying of weapons, also knives, is prohibited.

As a dpa-Reporter observed, on track 13/14 there are several police officers in front of an ICE. Passengers who speak to the police officers can be seen at an open door of the train. Red and white barrier tapes are attached on the track. Traffic rests on neighboring track 11/12. The streets Steintorbrücke and Steintordamm, which cross on the south side of the train station above the tracks, were closed to road traffic. Stairs that lead down to tracks are blocked by the authorities.

Deutsche Bahn expressed its « deep dismay » about the knife attack. « Our thoughts and compassion are among the injured, » says a message.

Violence and knife attacks have recently increased in Germany

In the past few months, violent acts had occurred in various locations in Germany. This had triggered a political debate about causes and measures. In Hamburg Central Station and in local public transport in the Hanseatic city, the carrying of weapons, also knives, is prohibited. (dpa)