Police hunt suspects after car ramming in Germany’s Neustadt

Four to five people were injured when a car was deliberately driven into a group in Neustadt am Rübenberge, near Hannover. Police are searching for suspects who fled on foot.

General News

Mirat Haber

27/10/2026 12:24

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Four to five people were injured when a BMW was deliberately driven into a group in Neustadt am Rübenberge, near Hannover, in the German state of Lower Saxony. Police said on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, that some of those injured in the incident late Monday night had serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Officers fired at the car to stop it and are searching for suspects who subsequently fled on foot.

Key facts about the incident

Police said the car was deliberately driven into the group.
The initial report put the number of injured at four to five.
A police patrol carrying out routine traffic checks intervened.
The number of suspects who fled the car and the motive were initially unclear.
Initial findings suggest those involved knew one another.

What is known about the injured and the implications for people nearby

Four to five people in the group directly affected by the incident were injured. In their initial statement, police said some had serious injuries, but none were life-threatening. The injury figures and information about their condition therefore reflect that initial account.

Another important point for people nearby is that the suspects fled the scene. According to a police spokesperson, an undetermined number of suspects abandoned the car and escaped on foot, and the search for them continues. Although initial findings suggest a particular group may have been targeted, the motive and the roles of those involved remain under investigation.

What do the initial police findings suggest?

The initial police assessment is that those involved knew one another and that the people in the car probably targeted the group rather than acting at random. This is not yet a definitive conclusion. A police spokesperson said investigators were still examining how events unfolded and the precise roles of those involved.

A police patrol carrying out routine traffic checks in the town intervened. Officers fired at the car in an attempt to stop it. The suspects got out of the vehicle and fled.

As forensic work continued at the scene, a reporter for the German news agency dpa reported seeing several damaged vehicles. The observations included flat tires, a shattered rear window and bullet marks. These observations alone do not establish the motive or who was responsible.

DW’s report, based on police statements, says the investigation and forensic examination at the scene are continuing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were injured in the Neustadt incident?

According to the initial police statement, four to five people were injured. Some have serious injuries, but none are life-threatening.

Have the suspects been caught?

According to information released on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, the suspects had not yet been caught. An unknown number of suspects abandoned the car and fled on foot.