Tributes are pouring in for an 18-year-old woman who died after being reportedly dragged onto the tracks by a man moments before a train arrived. Fatemeh D was grabbed by Ariop A, a 25-year-old Sudanese migrant while she was waiting for a train at Wandsbek Markt subway station in Germany on Thursday. They both died shortly after 10pm local time.

Fatemeh’s heartbroken mother posted a picture of her late daughter holding flowers, alongside the caption, “My daughter is an angel”. In another post she wrote: “Oh pretty girl.” A third post showed a compilation of videos of the teenager, with the capition, “Last night I wanted to hug you”.

A tribute announcing a vigil said: “Tomorrow, Sunday, we will meet at 2:30 pm in front of the main entrance of the Wandsbek Markt subway station, light candles and remember our dear Asal.”

According to German outlet Bild, Ariop was arrested for aggravated assault days prior to the attack for allegedly attacking police officers. He was later released amid ongoing investigations.

Authorities said he came to Germany in 2024 through a humanitarian reception programme, reportedly holding a valid residence permit and living in container-style accommodation in Hamburg.

Fatemeh was reportedly living in a women’s shelter in Norderstedt aftere fleeing domestic violence, according to the European Conservative.

The German Red Cross crisis intervention team attended the scene to provide psychological support to witnesses of the attack.

Police also closed the station overnight as they carries out investigation work. They said they are still trying to determine the exact circumstances of the killing.