German police investigate multiple train sexual harassment incidents

German federal police are investigating multiple incidents of sexual harassment and physical assault occurring on regional trains.

In one incident on June 5, 2026, a 36-year-old man is under investigation for sexually harassing a 21-year-old woman and assaulting a male passenger on a regional train traveling from Uffing am Staffelsee toward Starnberg. The suspect reportedly struck a passenger after being confronted at Weilheim station. Police are currently searching for the male victim of the assault, described as a man aged 25 to 35, approximately 175 to 180 cm tall, with short black hair and a black beard.

In a separate incident on Sunday, September 6, a man is sought for sexually harassing two women, aged 31 and 37, on a regional train (RE5) traveling between Freilassing and Munich. The suspect allegedly touched the women and attempted to lean against them before fleeing at Munich Ostbahnhof. Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the federal police.