Two men (24, 32 y/o) grabbed the crotches of two young women (17, 18 y/o) on the regional express train line 1 on its way from Dortmund to Düsseldorf in the night from Saturday to Sunday ( October 2/3). Officers of the Federal Police arrested the suspects. Criminal proceedings were initiated against the men for sexual harassment.
When the two women boarded the train, they sat down in a four-seater. As they proceeded, the men of Afghan nationality engaged the 17- and 18-year-olds in conversation. They asked for their telephone numbers and invited them to their hotel. The women refused. The pushy men then sat down opposite the young women. Each of them grabbed the inner thigh of one of the travellers just before her private parts. The stunned women crossed their legs, blocked the touching, left the compartment and informed the police about the incident.
Federal police officers rushed to the arriving train at Düsseldorf main station and met the injured parties. They showed the suspects to the officers, whereupon they were temporarily arrested. The men denied having committed the offence. After being identified, the 24- and 32-year-olds were released from the police station. They are now facing a preliminary investigation for sexual harassment. The footage from the surveillance cameras was secured.