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Unruly Passenger Bites Officer After Refusing to Pay for First Class Train Ride

A passenger's refusal to pay for first class travel led to a chaotic scene on a train at Frankfurt Airport. His resistance to police resulted in a criminal investigation.

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Graffiti is on the train. These are cables. Background there are houses with windows.

Unruly Passenger Bites Officer After Refusing to Pay for First Class Train Ride

Federal police at Frankfurt Airport's long-distance train station recently handled an unruly passenger. A 26-year-old man was removed from a train by force after causing disruption and refusing to comply with officers' requests.

The man had been traveling in first class without a valid ticket, and consumed drinks at the onboard bistro without paying. When approached by officers, he locked himself in the toilet, refusing to exit. This led to his removal by force, during which he resisted and bit a police officer on the forearm, causing a superficial injury.

A criminal investigation has been launched against the man. He is being probed for resisting law enforcement, bodily harm, fraud, and obtaining services by deception. Authorities have confirmed that the search results do not indicate that a known person was involved in this incident.

The man's actions resulted in a criminal investigation. His resistance to officers and refusal to comply with requests led to his removal by force. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting and adhering to travel regulations and the authority of law enforcement officials.

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