Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 24 May 2025,Saturday International
A knife attack at Hamburg Central Station left 18 people injured, several critically, on Friday evening. The suspect, a 39-year-old German woman, was arrested at the scene. Authorities believe she acted alone and was in a state of mental distress, with no political motive. The incident occurred between platforms 13 and 14, during peak rush hour. Emergency services treated victims on-site, including inside trains. Four platforms were closed, disrupting travel. The homicide division is investigating the motive. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the attack “shocking” and praised the swift emergency response at one of Germany’s busiest transport hubs. (PC: Reuters)
