British woman stabbed to death at German train station as police rush in to arrest knifeman

By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-08-30 11:03:57 | Updated at 2026-08-30 12:26:26 2 hours ago

A British woman was stabbed to death at a German train station this morning.

The 31-year-old woman was attacked at the station in Rosenheim, Bavaria.


She was taken to hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Police arrested a 27-year-old German man at the scene.

The alleged attack occurred around 1am local time.

Police made the arrest immediately after the alleged incident occurred.

It remains unclear if the British victim lived in Germany or was visiting as a tourist.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear.

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Police arrested a 27-year-old German man at the scene

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Authorities have launched an investigation.

Police have asked witnesses to come forward.

Rosenheim is one of the largest cities in Upper Bavaria.

The region is currently celebrating the Rosenheim Autumn Festival, a massive, historic Bavarian folk festival and funfair.

Rosenheim, Bavaria

The 31-year-old woman was attacked at the station in Rosenheim, Bavaria

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It has previously been referred to as a smaller, more authentic version of Munich's Oktoberfest.

It draws over a million visitors during its 16 days.

Many visitors are attracted to the city's colourful, pastel-toned architecture and vibrant alpine surroundings.

City of Rosenheim

It remains unclear if the British victim lived in Germany or was visiting as a tourist

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Located at the Alpine foothills of Upper Bavaria, it lies roughly 52 kilometres (32 miles) south-east of Munich.

The European city also serves as a central hub for commuters, university students, and tourists travelling between Germany and Austria.

GB News has contacted the Bavarian State Police for comment.

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