Hamburg Knife Attack Trial Nears Verdict as Charges Downgraded

Prosecutors now seek convictions for grievous bodily harm, recommending prison sentences for both defendants in the May 2024 subway station attack.

The trial for the May 2024 knife attack at Hamburg's Hauptbahnhof Nord subway station is concluding, with a verdict expected later today.
The prosecution has dropped attempted murder charges, citing insufficient evidence of intent to kill, and is pursuing convictions for grievous bodily harm.
Prosecutors have recommended a three-year prison sentence for the 19-year-old Libyan defendant and three-and-a-half years for the 22-year-old Tunisian defendant.
The attack left the victim critically injured, but he survived after an emergency operation; the incident followed ongoing disputes between the parties.
The case has raised concerns about police transparency, as the Hamburg police did not report the attack when it occurred.