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Knife attacks in Bayern 2026
For Bayern, 8 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 5 knife attacks, 2 knife threats, and 1 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| March | 1 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 3 |
| August | 2 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack5
- Knife threat2
- Robbery or extortion1
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury1
- Injured, severity not known2
- Minor injury1
- Life-threatening injury1
- Fatal outcome1
- Not known2
Context for Bayern
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 62.5%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2026 with 3 cases.
- Bayern accounts for 3.2% of published cases in Bavaria.
8 results
Latest cases in Bayern
- Knife threat
Knife threat in Günzburg underpass
During an altercation in a Günzburg underpass, one person was allegedly restrained and then threatened with a knife. Criminal police are investigating.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens passenger with knife on suburban train
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a 27-year-old passenger with a knife on a suburban train and demanded a mobile phone. The passenger was uninjured and the offender fled without any property.
- Knife attack
Woman stabs man with kitchen knife at accommodation
Following an argument at accommodation in Bavaria, a woman is alleged to have injured a man with a kitchen knife. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Herrsching
At an accommodation facility in Herrsching, a 36-year-old man is alleged to have repeatedly injured a 40-year-old man with a knife following an argument. The victim later died in hospital, and a detention order was issued for the suspect.
- Knife attack
Man injured with broken beer bottle during dispute in Günzburg
During a dispute in Günzburg, a woman injured a man’s hand with a broken beer bottle. Police opened criminal proceedings.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in alleged machete attack in Mömmlingen
Four men are alleged to have attacked and seriously injured a 23-year-old man in Mömmlingen. Police said a machete, a baton and pepper spray were allegedly used, among other items.
- Knife threat
Man threatens bar employee with knife in Weissenburg
An unknown man threatened a bar employee with a knife in Weissenburg and demanded money. The woman got to safety and the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Resident injured with knife during dispute in Lauben
A resident was slightly injured in the upper body with a knife during a dispute at an asylum-seeker accommodation in Lauben. Police located the suspect at the scene.