Shocking details have emerged about a horrific incident at a Hamburg subway station that claimed two lives, revealing the perpetrator had been arrested by police just two days earlier before being released.
Platform Horror Unfolds Before Witnesses
The tragic event occurred on Thursday evening at approximately 10:07pm at Wandsbek Markt subway station in Hamburg. According to multiple witness accounts, a 25-year-old man identified in German press as 'Ariop A.' approached an 18-year-old woman waiting for a train on the platform.
Witnesses reported the man had been walking along the platform beforehand and appeared to be intoxicated. One eyewitness told media outlets the man then stumbled toward the young woman, uttering the chilling words 'I'll take you with me' before violently pulling her onto the tracks without warning as a train approached.
Immediate Aftermath and Emergency Response
Both individuals were struck by the incoming train and died at the scene. The incident prompted a massive emergency response, with police, paramedics, and fire crews attending alongside the German Red Cross' crisis intervention team, which was deployed to provide psychological support to traumatised eyewitnesses.
Authorities worked through the night securing evidence at the station, with both bodies eventually removed in wooden coffins. The LKA 26 criminal investigation unit initially led the on-site response before the case was transferred to the LKA 41 homicide squad due to suspicions of murder.
Revealed: Perpetrator's Recent Police Encounter
Disturbingly, it has now been reported that the alleged perpetrator had been arrested by police just two days before the fatal subway incident. According to authorities, the man had allegedly attacked police officers, leading to his arrest and proceedings being initiated against him for resisting arrest and aggravated assault.
Despite these serious charges, he was subsequently released from custody. German press reports indicate the man had a history of violent offences prior to this incident.
Victim's Tragic Background
The victim has been identified as Fatemeh D., an 18-year-old Iranian national. Tragically, reports indicate she had fled domestic violence and had most recently been living at a women's shelter before her life was cut short in this brutal attack.
Authorities have confirmed they are investigating the incident as a suspected murder. Investigators stated there is currently no evidence to suggest the two individuals knew each other prior to the attack, with enquiries into the exact circumstances remaining ongoing.
Parallel Case Raises Further Questions
The Hamburg tragedy echoes another recent incident in Germany involving fatal platform violence. Last August, 16-year-old Liana K. from Ukraine was allegedly pushed in front of a freight train in the town of Friedland, Lower Saxony, by 31-year-old Muhammad A., a rejected asylum seeker.
In that case, the perpetrator was arrested two weeks later after his DNA was found on the deceased girl's shoulder. Prosecutors have since revealed the asylum seeker was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the time of the crime, with authorities now seeking to have him permanently committed to a psychiatric facility rather than pursue a criminal trial.
Investigation Progresses Amid Public Transport Disruption
Following the Hamburg incident, officers are gathering and reviewing substantial evidence, including CCTV footage and detailed witness statements. The attack caused significant disruption to Hamburg's public transport system as authorities secured the scene.
The public prosecutor's office is now working closely with homicide investigators as they piece together the events leading to this double fatality. The case has raised serious questions about police procedures regarding the release of individuals with violent histories and the protection of vulnerable women in public spaces.
