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Train Attendant Assault: 33-year-old Individual, Lacking Ticket, Resorts to Spitting and Verbal Abuse Towards Tram Conductor in BPOLI Area

Federal Police Station in Magdeburg, Germany - Incident at Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen Railway Station on Wednesday, 20th ...

Unruly 33-year-old male passenger, devoid of a ticket, lashes out verbally and physically towards...
Unruly 33-year-old male passenger, devoid of a ticket, lashes out verbally and physically towards train conductor

Train Attendant Assault: 33-year-old Individual, Lacking Ticket, Resorts to Spitting and Verbal Abuse Towards Tram Conductor in BPOLI Area

On August 20, 2025, a disturbing incident unfolded at Magdeburg's Railway Station Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen. A passenger on a regional train from Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen to Salzwedel at 10:00 was unable to present a valid ticket.

The conductor, following protocol, directed the passenger to leave the train at Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen station. However, the situation escalated as the passenger insulted, struck with a newspaper, and spat on the conductor as he exited the train.

The passenger was later identified and apprehended at Schönebeck station. The 33-year-old German was reported for fraud, insult, and assault.

The incident is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg, who can be contacted for inquiries at +49 (0) 391-56549-505 or via email at [email protected]. The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg's Twitter handle is @bpol_pir.

News outlet "news aktuell" reported the incident, but there is no publicly available information about the individual involved.

A promptly dispatched patrol recorded the incident and the man's description but could not locate him at Schönebeck-Bad Salzelmen station.

We urge all passengers to respect train staff and fellow passengers, and to ensure they have valid tickets before boarding a train. Let's maintain a safe and pleasant travel experience for everyone.

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