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Knife attacks in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026
For Nordrhein-Westfalen, 2 published cases are documented in the 2026 calendar year. They comprise 2 knife attacks, 0 knife threats, and 0 robberies or extortion cases involving a knife.
Annual comparison for this city
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| May | 1 |
| June | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack2
- Knife threat0
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- Injured, severity not known1
- Serious injury1
Context for Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Knife attacks account for the largest share of documented cases at 100.0%.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen accounts for 0.4% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Latest cases in Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack in Emmerich
Following an argument outside a snack bar in Emmerich, a man is alleged to have stabbed another man several times with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries but is not in danger of death, police said.
- Knife attack
Two suspects detained after knife attack in Fröndenberg
Two suspects allegedly attacked three young men with a knife at Bruayplatz in Fröndenberg. One minor was injured.