Overview

• A 24-year-old passenger on tram line 3 was attacked around 6:35 a.m. after the assailant noticed his Star of David necklace, according to police.
• The attacker tried to pull the victim from the tram and struck and kicked him, then later confronted and threatened him again at Europaplatz before fleeing.
• The suspect is described as about 30 years old, roughly 185 cm tall, with short blond hair, wearing a white hoodie, black jacket, black work trousers with green pockets, and black work shoes.
• The Kriminalpolizei is investigating the incident as a suspected antisemitic, politically motivated crime, has secured tram video, and is seeking witnesses at Kripo Erfurt (Tel.: 0361/5743-24602).
• Thuringia’s state government condemned the assault, with the state antisemitism commissioner noting a broader rise in such incidents.