Overview

• A 39-year-old woman attacked travelers at Hamburg's main train station on May 23, injuring 18 people, including four who were initially in life-threatening condition but are now stable.
• The suspect, who has a history of mental illness, was released from a psychiatric clinic in Cuxhaven just one day before the attack.
• Authorities confirmed the attack was not politically motivated and have ordered the suspect's detention in a psychiatric facility.
• The incident has led to political debates over improving psychiatric care, enhancing public safety, and reforming laws around mental health and law enforcement coordination.
• Additional knife-related incidents in Düsseldorf, Krefeld, and other cities have further intensified concerns over rising violent crime in Germany.