Ulm - Woman threatens bus driver with knife
A woman threatened a bus driver in Ulm with a box cutter and then had to be subdued by the police with the help of pepper spray. The 62-year-old woman wanted to get off at a bus stop, but the driver had not noticed, a police spokesman said on Friday. The woman pulled out the knife, insulted the driver and hammered at the driver's cab. Several police officers stopped the bus. The 61-year-old driver and two other passengers were able to leave the bus. The woman also left the bus, but did not want to hand over the knife. That is why pepper spray was used, it is said. The woman was eventually overpowered. According to the police, the woman was confused and was taken to a psychiatric hospital on Thursday following medical treatment and police measures.
Police press release
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The incident of criminality in Ulm involving a woman threatening a bus driver with a knife and being subdued by the police with pepper spray has brought attention to the role of law enforcement in maintaining public safety. This incident occurred in the state of Baden-Württemberg, indicating the widespread prevalence of such incidents. While dealing with the situation, the police had to use force to ensure the safety of the bus driver and other passengers, demonstrating the challenging nature of their jobs.
Source: www.stern.de
