Munich, Bavaria – Two separate violent incidents targeting railway personnel have been reported at Munich train stations in recent days. A train driver was physically assaulted at the Feldmoching S-Bahn station, and a ticket inspector was attacked at Englschalking station. Both incidents resulted in minor injuries to the victims.
Assault on a Train Driver at Feldmoching S-Bahn Station
On Saturday afternoon, May 30, a 46-year-old Portuguese man physically attacked a 25-year-old train driver at the Feldmoching S-Bahn station. The 25-year-old Italian driver was about to take over an S-Bahn train when the assailant, for reasons yet unknown, unexpectedly assaulted him. The driver managed to dodge the initial punch, but the aggressive attacker then pushed him to the ground and repeatedly kicked him.
Two witnesses observed the incident and intervened, preventing the Portuguese man from inflicting further harm. The 25-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was unable to continue his duty. He sought medical attention independently, and his mobile phones were also damaged during the assault.
Federal police officers, alerted to the scene, apprehended the Portuguese man for identity verification. A voluntary breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.00 per mille. Following police procedures, the 46-year-old, who was previously known to the police for property offenses, was released. The federal police are investigating the man on suspicion of assault and property damage.
Physical Attack on a Ticket Inspector in Englschalking
Earlier, on Friday afternoon, May 29, a 21-year-old German man was unable to produce a valid ticket during a ticket inspection on the S8 S-Bahn line. At the Englschalking stop, S-Bahn ticket inspection staff exited the train with him, where an argument ensued.
During the altercation, the German man attacked one of the two railway employees, a 51-year-old Tunisian man, with punches. A 43-year-old German man who was also present on the platform witnessed the attack and intervened to separate the two. In the process, the 21-year-old bit the helper’s arm, causing a bleeding wound.
The assaulted employees detained the fare dodger until federal and state police arrived. Officers from the Munich Police Headquarters arrested the 21-year-old and handed him over to the federal police. The 51-year-old reported minor facial injuries, while the 43-year-old’s bite wound was treated by emergency medical services at the scene. Both victims declined transport to the hospital.
A voluntary breathalyzer test conducted on the 21-year-old showed a blood alcohol content of 0.96 per mille. After police procedures, all parties involved were released. The federal police are investigating the 21-year-old, who has a history of similar offenses, on suspicion of assault and defrauding services.
Source: Bundespolizeiinspektion München
