A man armed with knives set off pyrotechnics on a German high-speed train, injuring 12 people before being locked in a bathroom by passengers.
BERLIN: A man armed with knives was arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on a high-speed train in Germany, injuring 12 people.
The incident occurred late Thursday on an Intercity Express train bound for Frankfurt, leading to the evacuation of around 180 passengers.
Police said the suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics.
The man was carrying two knives when he was apprehended.
Authorities are investigating the suspect’s motives, but German media reported he allegedly threatened to carry out an attack.
Public radio station Deutschlandfunk reported the man said he wanted to kill people.
Citing witness statements, the broadcaster said the man threw pyrotechnic devices filled with plastic pellets.
At least 12 passengers sustained slight injuries in the incident.
One injured passenger was taken to hospital but was later released after treatment.
Police searched the train for dangerous objects but did not find anything further.
