Hamburg Station Knife Attack: 12 Injured, Suspect in Custody

Knife Attack at Hamburg Station Leaves 12 Injured; Suspect Apprehended A knife attack at Hamburg Central Station in Germany on May 23, 2025, left at least 12 people injured. According to initial reports from police, a 35-year-old Syrian man stabbed multiple people on a station platform before being apprehended. "The suspect has been taken into custody," a police spokesperson stated. The attack prompted a large emergency response, with numerous police and emergency vehicles deployed to the scene. Images circulating on social media showed injured individuals being treated by paramedics and a cordoned-off station area. The incident caused significant disruptions to train services, with Deutsche Bahn announcing delays and cancellations. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.