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Fare-Dodger Assaults Train Manager and Attempts to Bite Police in Hamburg

A 25-year-old Bulgarian man attacked a Deutsche Bahn employee on an ICE train, leading to his detention and subsequent release with a station ban.

Der Vorfall spielte sich im Bordrestaurant eines ICE ab. (Symbolfoto)
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Overview

  • The suspect consumed €30 worth of food and drinks in the onboard bistro without paying, sparking the altercation.
  • He physically attacked and spat on the train manager after being confronted over the unpaid bill.
  • Bundespolizei detained the man at Harburg station, where he attempted to bite an officer multiple times during a custody search.
  • An alcohol test revealed the suspect had a blood alcohol content of 0.97 per mille, and he was already known to police for prior incidents.
  • After receiving a station ban for Harburg, the suspect was released, prompting ongoing discussions about transit security measures.