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Unknown persons smear dozens of subway trains in Hamburg

Unknown persons have smeared more than 80 subway trains in Hamburg with paint. Some of the vehicles were sprayed with aerosol cans or tampered with fire extinguishers, while others had paint bags thrown at them, police said on Thursday. The focus of the numerous incidents on Wednesday evening...

A blue light shines under the windshield of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines under the windshield of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Investigations - Unknown persons smear dozens of subway trains in Hamburg

Unknown persons have smeared more than 80 subway trains in Hamburg with paint. Some of the vehicles were sprayed with aerosol cans or tampered with fire extinguishers, while others had paint bags thrown at them, police said on Thursday. The focus of the numerous incidents on Wednesday evening was in the north-east of the city, affecting vehicles on lines U1 to U3.

Train passengers had seen people, some of them masked, committing the crimes. However, suspects have not yet been identified. According to the police, the amount of property damage was also initially unknown.

Police statement

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The police are seeking footage from security cameras in the area to aid in identifying the individuals responsible for the vandalism, as they believe the use of a spray can or fire extinguisher is a clear sign of criminality. Despite the widespread occurrence of this incident in the traffic of Hamburg, the city's traffic remains orderly, with buses and other vehicles continuing to operate without disruption. Determined to bring the culprits to justice, the Hamburg police are offering a significant reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the spray can-wielding criminals.

Source: www.stern.de

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