A 23-year-old Syrian man attacked federal police officers at Dortmund’s main train station late on Saturday night, biting one officer in the finger and sending him to the hospital.
The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. when police noticed a dispute between the man and a taxi driver, reportedly triggered by the passenger taking a photo of the driver. When officers tried to intervene, the Syrian allegedly assaulted them with punches and kicks. The police officers subdued him, but during the struggle, ”he spat at the officers and bit an officer with all his might on the middle finger of his left hand,” the Federal Police said.
After initial processing, the suspect appeared cooperative. However, shortly before his planned release, he attacked officers again.
The German Federal Police have opened an investigation, accusing the Syrian of insult, resistance against law enforcement officers, and assault.
A similar case occurred recently when a 21-year-old Somali migrant tried to enter Germany illegally near Freilassing. The man–with a history of border violations and attacks on law enforcement–reportedly became aggressive in custody, attempting to bite an officer in the forearm.
