Violence at Pasinger train station: Police are looking for witnesses after a brutal attack

Violence at Pasinger train station: Police are looking for witnesses after a brutal attack

There was a brutal attack at the Pasing S-Bahn station on August 13, 2025, which shook up the minds of Munich residents. An unknown perpetrator pushed a 63-year-old man down the stairs and seriously injured him. This frightening attack, which according to T-Online took place in the evening, once again reveals the growing willingness to use violence at German train stations.

The 63-year-old was just about to get out of an S6 to Pasing when he was attacked without warning. According to [TZ]. However, these helpers also faced the wrath of the perpetrator, who also threatened and attacked them. The 63-year-old suffered a bruised wrist and various abrasions and had to undergo medical treatment.

Additional violence and calls for witnesses

A look at the video recordings shows that the perpetrator had previously been active at the Karlsplatz (Stachus) S-Bahn station, where he spat on two men and also threatened them. He followed his future victim onto the S-Bahn to Pasing, which led the federal police to investigate dangerous bodily harm. The man being sought is described as around 30 years old, around 1.70 meters tall, with a bald head, goatee and glasses and has a sporty build. It may come from North Africa or southern Europe.

In order to catch the perpetrator, investigators have created a mugshot and are calling on witnesses to come forward. In particular, the helpful passers-by and the gentlemen who were threatened at Karlsplatz are of great interest to the police. Information about the identity of the perpetrator is welcome.

A worrying trend

The incidents in Pasing are part of a worrying trend. According to current figures published by Tagesschau, the number of physical injuries in German train stations is continuously increasing. In 2024, over 10,600 physical injuries were reported - significantly more than in the previous year. In the first ten months of the year there were already more than 2,600 attacks on trains, with regional transport accounting for a significant proportion.

Deutsche Bahn has now strengthened security measures by increasing the number of video cameras in train stations to over 11,000. There are also over 50,000 cameras in use on trains to better protect passengers and document crimes. However, the question remains as to how effective these measures are given the current situation.

For the affected travelers and passers-by, it remains to be hoped that the police will soon catch the wanted perpetrator and that security at Munich's train stations will be increased. Reports like this must be a wake-up call for everyone who uses public transport - be careful!