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Knife attacks in Waltrop 2026
For Waltrop, 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 |
| September (partial) | 1 |
Cases by type
- Knife attack1
- Knife threat1
- Robbery or extortion0
Reported injury outcomes
- Serious injury1
- Fatal outcome1
Context for Waltrop
- A knife attack accounts for the largest share of documented cases at 50.0%.
- Waltrop accounts for 0.4% of published cases in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Latest cases in Waltrop
- Knife attack
Suspect remanded after knife attack in Waltrop
A 33-year-old man was allegedly seriously injured with a knife during a dispute in Waltrop. A 40-year-old suspect was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife threat
Man dies after police operation in Waltrop
A man reportedly threatened two people with a knife at a senior centre in Waltrop. He died in hospital after a police operation.