Violent clash erupts on Berlin tram after late-night argument turns physical

A routine tram ride turned chaotic when words became weapons. Now, a 53-year-old victim recovers as Berlin grapples with another public transport assault.

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2026 January 16 . 11:53 AM

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Violent clash erupts on Berlin tram after late-night argument turns physical

A late-night argument on a Berlin tram escalated into a violent confrontation early on a weekday morning. The incident began around 2:10 a.m. on a tram passing through Weißensee. A 36-year-old passenger and an unidentified dog owner engaged in a heated exchange, which turned physical when the younger man produced pepper spray. Three bystanders intervened to separate the pair. This attack follows a pattern of late-night disturbances on Berlin’s public transport. The 53-year-old victim sustained facial injuries and required treatment. The 36-year-old remains at large, and authorities have not disclosed further details about the ongoing investigation.