Attempted Manslaughter Charge Filed in Passau Car Ramming Incident

⁢ ⁢ Updated june 08, 2025

An Iraqi national will be charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving his car into​ a crowd in‌ Passau, Germany, on Saturday.‍ Police‌ confirmed the charges Sunday.

The incident, which occurred near Passau’s ⁤main train station around 3:30 p.m.local time, resulted in injuries to five people. Among the injured were the 48-year-old suspect’s wife and 5-year-old daughter.

Authorities believe a custody dispute between the man and his estranged wife may have precipitated the germany car ramming.the couple is separated, according to police ⁣reports. A magistrate issued an arrest warrant, and the suspect is now in ‌a correctional facility.

Of those injured in the Passau attempted manslaughter incident, three, including the suspect’s daughter, have​ been released from the hospital, police said Sunday. The suspect’s 40-year-old wife and a 39-year-old woman remain hospitalized, though their ⁤injuries are not considered life-threatening. ‍Passers-by alerted police to the incident, leading to the ⁤man’s swift detention and questioning.

The Passau Criminal⁣ Police Inspectorate and the ‌Passau public Prosecutor’s Office are jointly investigating the case.

What’s next

The investigation​ continues ‌as⁤ authorities gather more evidence and interview witnesses‍ to determine the full scope and motive behind the Passau car ramming incident.