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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Syrian Suspect in ICE Train Axe and Hammer Assault

Charged with two counts of attempted murder, four of dangerous bodily harm; the suspect remains hospitalized under investigation for drug influence, asylum revocation proceedings, extremist indicators.

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Overview

  • An arrest warrant was issued July 7 for the 20-year-old Syrian asylum seeker accused of the July 3 attack aboard the Hamburg–Vienna ICE train.
  • He faces two attempted murder and four dangerous bodily harm charges after allegedly using a hammer and an axe to wound four passengers and himself.
  • Three injured passengers and the suspect continue to receive hospital treatment following the brutal assault.
  • Investigators are examining evidence of multiple drug use during the incident and reports that the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” to determine any extremist motives.
  • Austrian authorities have initiated proceedings to revoke his asylum status after two final convictions for aggravated bodily harm.