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Man harasses women on the train: Police are investigating the incident in Löbau
A 26-year-old Afghan man is arrested in Görlitz for coercion and drug possession after he harassed women on the train.
Man harasses women on the train: Police are investigating the incident in Löbau
A worrying incident occurred on July 8, 2025 on the train between Löbau and Görlitz. A 26-year-old Afghan national is being investigated by the Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate for coercion, bodily harm and other offenses. Two girls were affected, whom the man molested during the train journey. According to Sächsische.de he was wearing conspicuous sunglasses and an FFP2 mask during the harassment, which further complicated the situation pressed.
On that Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 4 p.m., the suspect first approached a young woman at Löbauer train station. She reacted quickly and sought the protection of a male traveler, which helped her get to safety. But the man's behavior did not go unnoticed; The train attendant informed the federal police about the invasive actions. When the train arrived in Görlitz, the suspect was arrested by a patrol and a prohibited one-hand knife and narcotics were found in his clothing. A drug test confirmed his drug intake.
Medical care and further investigation
The frightened girl quickly received medical help from the emergency services and was then handed over to her parents. The federal police are not only investigating the 26-year-old, but are also looking for other possible victims. In particular, two girls who got off the train in Reichenbach (Upper Lusatia) are asked to come forward to clarify the incident, as Presseportal.de reports.
The current figures on crime in Germany, which are summarized in Statista, show that although there has been a slight decrease in the general crime rate, attacks that affect people's sense of security are still increasing. In 2024, 5.84 million cases were registered in police crime statistics, with attacks on personal freedom representing a serious source of concern.
What happened on the train reminds us how important it is to act quickly in such situations and to take your own sense of safety seriously. The Federal Police appeals to all travelers to be vigilant and to seek help immediately if they suspect something.