Overview

• The attack occurred at the Hammer Kirche U-Bahn station in Hamburg’s Hamm district around 3:45 a.m.
• The assailant initially threatened passengers with a broken bottle before deploying pepper spray inside the bus.
• Thirteen passengers suffered eye and respiratory irritations, while the attacker himself was also affected by the spray.
• Emergency services, including multiple patrol cars and ambulances, treated the injured on-site, and the attacker was hospitalized.
• Hamburg Police are investigating the incident as part of broader concerns about public transport safety following recent violent episodes.