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Knife attacks in Bayern
For Bayern, 19 published cases are documented across the full documented period. They comprise 13 knife attacks, 4 knife threats, and 2 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 0 |
| March | 0 | 1 |
| April | 2 | 0 |
| May | 2 | 2 |
| June | 3 | 3 |
| July | 1 | 0 |
| August | 1 | 2 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack13
- Knife threat4
- Robbery or extortion2
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury3
- Injured, severity not known5
- Minor injury3
- Serious injury1
- Life-threatening injury2
- Fatal outcome2
- Mixed injury outcomes1
- Not known2
Context for Bayern
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 68.4%.
- The highest documented monthly count is June 2025 with 3 cases.
- Bayern accounts for 3.0% of published cases in Bavaria.
19 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.
- Knife attack
Man attacks police officers in Bavaria with two knives
A 78-year-old man allegedly attacked police officers with two knives in Bavaria after threatening his neighbour. He was arrested and suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Knife injury after dispute in Weißenbrunn am Forst
Following a dispute between two men in Weißenbrunn am Forst, one of them sustained a leg injury from a knife. Both received hospital treatment.
- Knife attack
Man dies after stab injury in Eging am See
A 27-year-old man died after a fatal stab injury in an apartment in Eging am See. A detention order for psychiatric placement was issued against his 30-year-old girlfriend.
- Knife attack
Minor seriously injured with knife during altercation in Altendorf
During a dispute within a group in Altendorf, a 21-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a minor with a knife. Two other people sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man injures opponent with broken glass bottle
Following an argument in Untergiesing, a man injured a 54-year-old man’s hand with a broken glass bottle. Two suspects were arrested.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened visitor with kitchen knife in Altenstadt
A 52-year-old man allegedly threatened a visitor with a kitchen knife in Altenstadt. Police arrested him and no one was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Man alleged to have robbed acquaintance at knifepoint in Ebersdorf near Coburg
A 28-year-old man is alleged to have taken an acquaintance's phone and wallet at knifepoint in Ebersdorf near Coburg. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured after suspected knife attack in Weißenburg
A hotel resident in Weißenburg was critically injured after a suspected knife attack. Two suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man handles knife during dispute in Günzburg
During a dispute in Günzburg, a man drew and handled a knife. Police detained the 28-year-old after a pursuit; no one was injured.
- Knife attack
Woman injures former partner with knife in Stockstadt
Following a dispute in a supermarket car park in Stockstadt, a woman allegedly injured her former partner in the leg with a knife. The man required surgery.
- Knife attack
Man reportedly injured with knife at accommodation in Feldkirchen
Following a dispute at accommodation in Feldkirchen, a 29-year-old resident reportedly injured a 31-year-old man with a knife. Both men were provisionally detained.