John Rudat is an American tourist and part-time model from Upstate New York who recently became a hero after protecting two women during a violent tram attack in Germany
Despite his young age, Rudat suffered severe knife wounds to his face and required urgent surgery after he risked his life to stop the assault.
Who is model John Rudat, US tourist stabbed by Syrian man while protecting women in Dresden, Germany
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Police managed to arrest one of the suspects but later released him due to lack of evidence, sparking Rudat’s frustration with the local justice system.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy has gone on to urge German authorities to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.
American tourist John Rudat gets stabbed while protecting two women in Germany
An American tourist named John Rudat recently became a hero after he bravely intervened when two women faced a violent attack on a tram in Dresden, Germany. During his attempt to protect them, Rudat suffered severe knife wounds no his face from a 6-inch blade. The stabbings caused critical injuries and he had to undergo immediate surgery. Passengers on the tram reportedly tried to assist him as blood covered the floor.
One of the suspects was a 21-year-old Syrian national, who got arrested for assaulting Rudat. However, he was later released for lack of evidence linking him to the stabbing. In response, Rudat has spoken out on social media, criticizing local law enforcement and Europe’s immigration policies.
John Rudat.21 years young.Model in New York.THIS is the young American hero from Dresden.The young man who protected the two women on the streetcar from being harassed by two men(a Syrian).Everywhere people only talk about a young US-American.Why does nobody mention his name?@AfD pic.twitter.com/lBiavOVwR0
— Stefan Heinrich (@PeugeotRV17) August 25, 2025
John Rudat biography
John Rudat is a professional model who was born in 2004, and grew up in Upstate New York. He works as a model and a certified paramedic, who recently qualified in Colonie, NY. Rudat had traveled to Germany to visit his former exchange host family in Dresden when he witnessed the brutal attack. John’s bravery and quick intervention have earned him much praise and acknowledgement.
Age and height
John Rudat is 21 years old and stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters).
Profession and career
John Rudat works professionally as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and he is a part-time professional model as well.
John Rudat has an Instagram account with the handle @john.rudat, where he has over 8k followers and 17 posts. He mostly shares life updates and posts about his modelling work on Instagram.
THINK EUROPE DOESN’T HAVE AN IMMIGRATION PROBLEM — (Germany) Heroic tourist, 21 year old U.S. citizen, John Rudat, was stabbed in the face by a Syrian national after stepping in to help two German female passengers being assaulted on a tram. The Syrian was arrested & released. pic.twitter.com/kIWytMHIZN
— Mario Carvajal (@TruePayTreeAt) August 25, 2025
