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Police Intervene in Separate Bus and Tram Clashes Across German Cities

Police cite minor injuries, with suspects facing bans or charges.

Overview

  • In Erlangen, an 85-year-old allegedly struck a 54-year-old woman in a seat dispute on a city bus on September 25, with police opening a bodily harm case.
  • The Erlangen incident occurred at about 13:05 at Bahnhofsplatz, where officers calmed the situation after the woman reported pain from a slap and a blow with a walking stick.
  • In Landau, a 36-year-old blocked a bus and fought the driver at the bus station, leaving the driver slightly injured according to police.
  • After the Landau altercation, the 36-year-old received a place ban and now faces several criminal proceedings.
  • In Augsburg, police took a 34-year-old into custody at Königsplatz after he rampaged in a tram, resisted officers, and kicked toward them, with no injuries reported.