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Knife attacks in Cottbus 2026
For Cottbus, 4 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 2 knife attacks, 1 knife threats, and 1 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-21
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| April | 1 |
| June | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack2
- Knife threat1
- Robbery or extortion1
Reported injury outcomes
- No injury1
- Injured, severity not known1
- Not known2
Context for Cottbus
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 50.0%.
- The highest documented monthly count is January 2026 with 2 cases.
- Cottbus accounts for 5.9% of published cases in Brandenburg.
4 results
Latest cases in Cottbus
- Knife attack
Man hospitalised with stab wounds after altercation in Cottbus
A 52-year-old man suffered stab wounds in an altercation in Cottbus. A minor suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens people with knives in Cottbus
A 35-year-old man allegedly threatened people in Cottbus while waving knives. Police used a conducted energy device and took him into custody; no one was injured.
- Knife attack
Man threatens drivers in Cottbus with knife
A man allegedly threatened several drivers with a knife and stabbed toward them in Cottbus.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Cottbus
Three unidentified men allegedly threatened a man with a knife in Cottbus and demanded cash. They fled after he handed over money.