A dispute escalates at Nuremberg main station, resulting in one man stabbing another. The suspect has been apprehended, and the police are now seeking witnesses.
Argument at Nuremberg main station escalates: Man brandishes knife
As Merkur reports, a heated argument between two men escalated on Wednesday (July 31) at Nuremberg main station, leading one of the participants to draw a knife.
The altercation occurred in the afternoon around 2:15 PM. A 34-year-old and a 39-year-old got into a confrontation for unknown reasons. The situation escalated on the escalator leading from Königstorpassage to the central hall of the station. The younger man pulled out a knife and stabbed the older man in the back. After the attack, he fled towards the subway exits.
The police immediately initiated a manhunt. Several officers searched for the fleeing knifeman and were eventually able to arrest him near the main entrance. The victim was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
Federal police seek witnesses
The federal police have begun their investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance. Witnesses who can provide information to help clarify the incident, especially regarding the verbal altercation, are asked to contact the federal police in Nuremberg. They can be reached by phone at 0911 205551-0 or by email at bpoli.nuernberg@polizei.bund.de.
