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Knife Attack on Munich S-Bahn Follows Heated Dispute Over Homelessness

A 51-year-old homeless man, heavily intoxicated, injured one person after being provoked by derogatory remarks; police seek witnesses to the altercation.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday night at 10:40 PM on the S-Bahn S6 near Munich, following verbal insults about homelessness by a group of five men.
  • The 51-year-old homeless suspect, feeling targeted, pulled out an 8-centimeter kitchen knife, threatening the group and injuring one individual in the hand.
  • Deutsche Bahn security intervened, subduing the man after he attempted to hit and insult them; he was found to have a blood alcohol level of 2.22‰.
  • The suspect, who has a history of similar offenses, is now in custody facing charges of dangerous bodily harm, threat, and insult, pending a magistrate hearing.
  • Bundespolizei is seeking public assistance to identify the five men involved, aged 20–30, one of whom exited at Hirschgarten station while another sustained injuries.