Police seek woman who attacked passenger with blind cane in Stuttgart
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police in Stuttgart are searching for a woman who assaulted a 21-year-old woman on a city train.
- The attacker reportedly used a blind person's cane to hit the victim's legs and then pulled her hair.
- The motive for the attack and whether the assailant is visually impaired remain unknown.
Authorities in Stuttgart are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a woman who violently attacked a 21-year-old passenger on a city train. The incident occurred when the assailant, who was using a blind person's cane, boarded the train and began tapping the floor.
During the boarding process, the cane struck the 21-year-old victim's legs. According to police, the attacker then proceeded to hit the victim's legs with the cane before grabbing her hair and pulling it. After the assault, the aggressor took the victim's seat on the train.
Police have stated that it is currently unclear whether the woman is visually impaired or what might have prompted the unprovoked attack. Investigators are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or have any information about the suspect to come forward.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on public transport, and police are working to gather more information to apprehend the individual responsible.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.