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Munich Federal Police have launched an investigation following a disturbing incident that occurred on the evening of Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Authorities are currently searching for an unidentified man who allegedly threatened a young passenger with a knife at Munich Central Station and subsequently assaulted another individual on a regional train.
Sequence of Events
According to official reports, the incident began around 9:30 PM on platform 31 at Munich Central Station. Following a verbal dispute, an unknown male suspect threatened a 20-year-old German man with a knife. Shortly thereafter, the suspect, accompanied by an unidentified female companion, boarded the Regional Express (RE 72) train heading toward Memmingen.
Due to high passenger volume, the initial victim lost sight of the suspect after boarding. He subsequently exited the train in Türkheim and reported the incident to the Federal Police. During the train journey, it is reported that the suspect engaged in a second verbal altercation with another, as-yet-unidentified passenger. This confrontation escalated, resulting in the suspect allegedly striking the second victim in the face. The suspect and his female companion departed the train at Buchloe station, while the second victim continued traveling until arriving in Memmingen.
Suspect Description
The Federal Police have released a description of the wanted suspect to aid in the investigation:
- Age: Approximately 35-45 years old
- Height: About 160-165 cm
- Appearance: Short, shaven dark hair
- Clothing: Black sweater, black trousers, black sneakers with red soles (“Jordans”)
- Accessories: Black shoulder bag, gold necklace with a cross, black cap with the letters “EA”
- Items: Carrying a Kaufland plastic bag and a Primark bag
Authorities are urging the second victim, as well as any other witnesses who may have observed the altercations at the station or on the train, to come forward. Information can be reported to the Federal Police Inspectorate in Munich by calling 089 515550-0.
