Berlin Considers Expanding Knife Ban Zones to Entire Public Transit Network

Following a fatal U-Bahn knife attack, city officials are evaluating broader safety measures, though formal decisions are delayed until after Easter.

A 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed by a 43-year-old attacker in a Berlin U-Bahn on April 12, with the suspect later shot by police and dying in the hospital.
The suspect, Shadi S., had a documented history of violent offenses, including a 2022 knife attack on his sister and multiple criminal convictions across Germany.
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has called for extending knife and weapon ban zones, currently limited to three areas, to encompass the entire public transportation system.
City agencies, including the police and transport authorities, are in discussions about potential enforcement strategies for expanded bans, though no formal decisions are expected during the Easter break.
The attack has reignited concerns over knife violence and public safety, with some officials and police unions advocating for stricter, city-wide knife restrictions.