Intoxicated individual launches assault on civilians and federal law enforcement officer

On May 21, 2025, at 2:20 PM, a disturbing incident unfolded on the train station square in Magdeburg. A physical altercation took place, resulting in the assault of two individuals and the injury of one in the face.

Upon arrival at the scene, a federal police patrol apprehended the suspect, who reacted aggressively towards the officers. The suspect, heavily intoxicated with a breath alcohol test result of 1.64 promille, offered strong resistance during the apprehension, resulting in an officer's thumb injury.

During the journey to the federal police station, the suspect continued to insult the officers with offensive language. The altercation escalated further when the suspect threw a shoe and his pants towards a federal police officer, causing an additional disturbance.

The suspect will face charges of assault, insult, resistance against, and physical attack on law enforcement officers. Further inquiries can be directed to the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg:

Phone: +49 (0) 391-56549-505
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bundespolizei.de
Twitter: @bpol_pir

It should be noted that the suspect arrested by the Federal Police in Magdeburg is not explicitly named in the search results. However, a 23-year-old Afghan male was detained by the Federal Police in Magdeburg around that time due to outstanding arrest warrants. It is not confirmed whether this individual is the same one involved in the attacks on police officers.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining public safety and upholding the law, especially in such volatile situations. The Magdeburg community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.