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Frankfurt bus driver stabbed in unprovoked screwdriver attack by masked assailant

A routine restroom break turned violent when a masked man ambushed a Frankfurt bus driver. Now, investigators race to find the motive—and the suspect.

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2026 January 8 . 5:14 PM

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On the left side, there is a person in black color jacket wearing a bag, holding thread of the bag... — On the left side, there is a person in black color jacket wearing a bag, holding thread of the bag with one hand, holding a stick with other hand and standing on the road near a bus. There is another person holding a stick one hand, wearing a bag and standing on the road. In the background, there is a person sitting in the bus, there is a vehicle damaged on the road, there are buildings, a vehicle, plants, a tree and there is sky.

Bus Driver Stabbed in the Abdomen with a Screwdriver - Frankfurt bus driver stabbed in unprovoked screwdriver attack by masked assailant

A bus driver in Frankfurt was stabbed in the abdomen with a screwdriver on the evening of 7 January 2026. The 33-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. Police are now searching for the masked attacker, who remains unidentified.

The incident took place in Frankfurt-Sindlingen as the driver stepped off his bus to use a nearby restroom. Without warning, a man approached from behind and stabbed him with a screwdriver. The assailant then fled the scene immediately.

Witnesses described the attacker as a man aged between 30 and 40, roughly 1.70 to 1.75 metres tall, with a normal build. He wore a dark jacket with a hood and light-coloured trousers. Despite ongoing investigations, police have yet to establish a motive for the attack. The injured driver was quickly taken to the general hospital, where medical staff confirmed his wounds were not life-threatening. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The attacker remains at large, with police urging the public to report any suspicious activity. The driver continues to recover in the hospital, while investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the assault. No further details about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts have been released.