Federal police are looking for witnesses: sexual harassment in Dresden trains!

Federal police are looking for witnesses: sexual harassment in Dresden trains!

On the railway line between Dresden and Görlitz, there have been several questionable incidents of sexual harassment in the recent past. The federal police have initiated the investigation and asks for help from the population. In particular, two incidents this year have a skill light on the dangers in public transport.

on March 27, 2023, around 11:35 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was brewed by an unknown man on a train between Arnsdorf and Bautzen. The perpetrator pulled the woman to him, stroked her leg, kissed her hands and temporarily took her cell phone away. The injured party then filed a criminal complaint to the police, whereupon the investigative authorities became active in order to identify the perpetrator. presseportal.de reports that a greater investigation is operated due to the seriousness of the incident.

similar incidents alert the population

Another incident occurred on June 22, 2023, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:33 p.m., also on the railway line. A previously unknown man touched three young women on the face and the arms and legs. The perpetrator also caused incomprehensible compliments to their external appearance. While the women got out in Pommritz and Bautzen, the man continued his journey towards Görlitz. The police warn and call on the women and other witnesses affected to report. In particular, the three women should contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Ebersbach on 03586/76020.

The description of the man you are looking for is as follows: he is said to be southern -looking, between 20 and 30 years old and about 1.80 meters tall. He was also equipped with a beard and dark short hair, and speaks broken German, as several witnesses reported.

public security in focus

The Federal Police Inspection Ebersbach advises all passengers to contact us immediately in a similar situation. These safety precautions are crucial in order to be able to react quickly to potentially dangerous situations. According to an examination of the taz , sexual harassment in public spaces are a widespread problem that needs to be addressed continuously. It is important that the victims dare to report what happened to them to counteract such incidents.

Apotheosis is now in the hands of the public. Witnesses are asked to contribute any information in order to put an end to this enormousity and to ensure a safe space for all travelers on the railway line between Dresden and Görlitz.

For questions, press spokesman Alfred Klaner is available on 03586/76022 45 or by email at bpoli.ebersbach.oea@polizei.bund.de