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Law enforcement authorities are seeking out individuals who may have been involved or affected by the recent train incident, requesting their cooperation in the investigation.

Report of a menacing act by a 40-year-old individual in Stuttgart-Albstadt/Tübingen, investigated by the Federal Police Inspectorate.

Law enforcement officials are seeking out individuals who may have been present or affected in the...
Law enforcement officials are seeking out individuals who may have been present or affected in the train incident.

Law enforcement authorities are seeking out individuals who may have been involved or affected by the recent train incident, requesting their cooperation in the investigation.

On August 26, 2025, an unsettling incident occurred on a train travelling between Albstadt and Tübingen. A 40-year-old German citizen threatened a 15-year-old passenger with Polish citizenship.

According to reports, the suspect approached the young passenger in a threatening manner and made violent threats. The suspect also attempted to spit at other passengers on the train, creating a hostile and intimidating environment.

Fortunately, a witness intervened, preventing the suspect from carrying out the threat. The incident is said to have occurred around 15:15.

The Federal Police Inspectorate Stuttgart is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about it to come forward. Potential witnesses can contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Stuttgart at +49711550491020. The Federal Police can also be reached via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bpol_bw.

In addition, the Federal Police are particularly interested in speaking with the unknown passenger who was allegedly threatened with a wooden knife by the suspect.

Upon arrival at the Tübingen regional train's stop, federal police officers subjected the 40-year-old to police measures.

The contact information for the Federal Police Inspectorate Stuttgart is as follows: 0711/55049 1051 (telephone), [email protected] (email), and www.bundespolizei.de (website).

The Federal Police are also seeking potential victims and witnesses of the incident to ensure a thorough investigation and to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.

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