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Knife attacks in Bayreuth 2026
For Bayreuth, 2 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 1 knife attacks, 1 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-22
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| February | 1 |
| April | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack1
- Knife threat1
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- Minor injury1
- Not known1
Context for Bayreuth
- A knife attack accounts for the largest share of documented cases at 50.0%.
- Bayreuth accounts for 0.7% of published cases in Bavaria.
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Latest cases in Bayreuth
- Knife attack
Man suspected of injuring police officer with knife in Bayreuth
In Bayreuth, a man allegedly threatened police officers with a knife and lightly injured an officer during his arrest. A judge ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital.
- Knife threat
Man threatens residents with knife in Bayreuth
A man allegedly threatened residents of an apartment building in Bayreuth, in some cases with a knife. Special police units detained him after an hours-long operation.