On 2026-08-31, the Federal Police in Trier reported that a traveler sprayed pepper spray into the eyes of a train attendant on a regional train in Koblenz, Germany. ^[1] New York Police shot a woman in Times Square after she stabbed two people with knives. ^[2] The attacker stabbed two people who were left with critical injuries. ^[3] A video circulated on social media shows a robbery victim in Brazil brutally beating an attacker in the street to recover a stolen necklace. ^[4] On 2026-08-31, the Federal Police in Trier said the attacker, about 35 years old, fled with a bicycle after spraying the pepper spray. ^[5] On 2026-08-31, the Federal Police in Trier said the dispute between the traveler and the train attendant arose at Koblenz-Stadtmitte station over lack of space in a bicycle compartment. ^[6] Authorities are investigating the incident, which was initially reported as an armed robbery but now appears to be random and related to the attacker's mental health. ^[7] Social media users largely supported the victim's actions, with comments stating that people can no longer tolerate thieves and that self-justice is prevailing. ^[8] The victim, wearing a white shirt with black floral designs, subdued the suspect on the pavement and struck him repeatedly after discovering the necklace was hidden in the thief's mouth. ^[9] The attacker was described as wearing black clothing, and the victim used punches, kicks, and headbutts against the ground to retrieve the item. ^[10]