Pepper spray attack near Fritzlar bus station leaves multiple injured in violent clash
A violent clash near Fritzlar bus station left multiple people injured by pepper spray on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Police are now searching for witnesses and additional victims after two men and several bystanders were affected during the evening incident. Authorities have yet to release updates on arrests or further findings since the event occurred.
The altercation began at around 6:55 p.m. near the bus station. One of the victims reportedly threw a glass bottle at the suspect, though no one was hit. Both individuals involved then fled the scene.
The suspect is described as between 14 and 20 years old, roughly 175 cm tall, with a Central European appearance. He had dark hair shaved short on the sides and was last seen wearing a pink or lilac cap, a black shiny puffer jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, black Adidas track pants with white stripes, and black sneakers. He ran off in the direction of Hospital zum Heiligen Geist.
One of the injured men was wearing a white camouflage winter jacket, grey sweatpants, and dark shoes with white soles. Police have confirmed that pepper spray was used, affecting both men and several bystanders.
Fritzlar Police Station is treating the case as suspected grievous bodily harm and attempted grievous bodily harm. As of February 3, 2026, no new details or investigation results have been reported. The most recent unrelated incident in Fritzlar, a traffic accident, occurred on December 30, 2025.
Anyone with information or who may have been affected is urged to contact police on 05622-99660.
The investigation remains ongoing, with no arrests or further updates since the incident. Police continue to seek witnesses and additional victims to gather more details. The case is currently classified under serious assault charges, but no further developments have been shared.
