American Knifed In Face By Syrian After Intervening To Protect Women On German Train

An American man in Dresden, Germany, was stabbed and beaten for intervening when two Syrian men harassed female passengers on a tram. Police arrested one suspect, a 21-year-old Syrian national with a criminal record, but he was released by prosecutors due to insufficient evidence linking him directly to the stabbing. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking public assistance to identify the second assailant. The injured American's wounds were serious but not life-threatening. This incident has fueled political commentary, with some attributing it to Germany's immigration policies. Statistics cited in the article suggest a rise in sex crimes and violence involving non-Germans on German trains. The article also notes a significant increase in overall knife crimes in Germany. The Alternative for Germany party, which opposes mass immigration, is reportedly gaining popularity. The arrested suspect has permanent residency in Germany. The incident occurred early Sunday morning.