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Berlin Police Release Photos Seeking Suspect in 2024 Alexanderplatz Assault

Officers appeal for public tips nearly a year after a 19-year-old suffered severe facial injuries.

Overview

  • Police published images on November 3, 2025 as part of a public search for the unidentified attacker.
  • The assault occurred on December 27, 2024 at about 19:55 on the intermediate level of the Alexanderplatz U-Bahn station in Berlin-Mitte.
  • A then 19-year-old was punched multiple times in the face, resulting in serious injuries, and the assailant fled.
  • The investigation is being handled by the specialist unit of Police Directorate 5 (City) in Moabit, which is receiving tips by phone, email, at police stations, or via the online portal.
  • Authorities seek information that can identify the man shown in the released photos or reveal his whereabouts, and no identification or arrest has been reported.