Violence at the train station: physical injuries and the use of pepper spray shake Dresden

Violence at the train station: physical injuries and the use of pepper spray shake Dresden

Last weekend, more precisely on June 15, 2025, there were unfortunate incidents of physical assault at Dresden Central Station and Dresden-Neustadt Station, which kept the Federal Police on their toes. As the Leipzig newspaper According to reports, the officers were constantly on duty to ensure the safety of travelers and also prosecuted criminal acts that took place in this central area.

Immediately on Sunday evening, a dispute between two Syrian nationals escalated in the main train station. At around 6:55 p.m., an 18-year-old man used pepper spray against a 43-year-old opponent, which not only led to a dangerous situation but also injured an uninvolved 10-year-old child. Despite the quick reaction of DB security employees, the young man did not let up from his aggressive attitude and sprayed again, so that a Deutsche Bahn employee and other travelers were also affected. The 18-year-old is now the focus of the police because he is already known from similar incidents. A criminal case for bodily harm was also initiated Day24 supplemented.

More arguments on the same day

At midday on the same day, around 1:20 p.m., another physical assault occurred in the main train station. Here, a 31-year-old Afghan national hit a 32-year-old fellow countryman, which also led to a criminal complaint being filed against the perpetrator. Such incidents are not the exception, as current statistics on crime in and around train stations show. In 2024, over 10,600 physical injuries were registered in German train stations, an increase compared to previous years, as reported daily news reported.

But these arguments didn't stop there. Also on June 14, 2025, at 1:00 a.m., the federal police were alerted when a person was found with a knife wound in the back area in front of Dresden-Neustadt train station. Investigations indicate that the injury resulted from an argument within a group of four. Here too, investigations by the Saxony police are ongoing.

The security situation and measures taken by Deutsche Bahn

In recent years, Deutsche Bahn has taken increased measures to increase safety in its stations and trains. This includes increasing the number of video cameras in train stations, which have now grown to 11,000, as well as numerous security guards on duty around the clock. A total of around 6,000 federal police officers and 4,500 Deutsche Bahn security guards are employed in Germany. Every year, over 200 million euros are invested in security measures to offer travelers the appropriate level of security.

However, the incidents at the weekend show that despite these efforts, the dangers have not been completely averted. Travelers are encouraged to remain vigilant and take oncoming information seriously. After all, a large number of people use the train stations every day, and great attention should be paid to personal safety.