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Berlin State Security Probes Reported U-Bahn Attack on German-Arabic School Leader

The case heightens concern over the secular Ibn Khaldun language school, long under police protection following threats.

Overview

  • Hudhaifa Al-Mashhadani reported being shoved from behind at about 11:13 a.m. on the Rathaus Neukölln platform as a train arrived and said the assailant threatened to kill him.
  • Al-Mashhadani filed a complaint with Berlin police and reported pain but no injuries after the incident.
  • The Polizeilicher Staatsschutz is leading the investigation, reviewing station video and calling for witnesses.
  • Police have a description of the suspect but have not established his identity or made any arrest.
  • Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Al-Mashhadani, who is known for criticizing Islamist networks.