18-year-old threatened with machete and knife in Ellwangen
Three young men are accused of threatening an 18-year-old with a machete, a knife and brass knuckles in Ellwangen. The threatened man used pepper spray.
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Chronological overview of published knife attacks, knife threats, and cases of robbery or extortion involving a knife in Germany.
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Teenager detained after knife robbery at Hanover petrol station
Two teenagers are accused of robbing a petrol station employee in Hanover. Police say one threatened her with a knife while an accomplice guarded the door.
- Knife attack
Man hospitalised after stabbing injuries in Plauen
A 66-year-old man suffered multiple non-life-threatening stab wounds after an altercation near a venue in Plauen. A 58-year-old suspect was identified.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife during watch robbery in Gütersloh
Two unknown men allegedly threatened a 23-year-old man with a knife, assaulted him and stole his wristwatch in Gütersloh.
- Knife threat
Man threatens group with knife at Hildburghausen petrol station
A man is alleged to have threatened several young men with a knife at a petrol station in Hildburghausen. Those present calmed him down and he then left the station.
- Knife attack
Woman fatally injured in knife attack in Wallersdorf
Following an argument, a 44-year-old man is alleged to have fatally injured his 39-year-old wife with a knife in Wallersdorf. He was arrested at the scene.
- Knife threat
Man draws letter opener during dispute at Heide Christmas market
A man drew a letter opener during a dispute at the Christmas market in Heide. A vendor and two security staff members were later slightly injured.
- Knife attack
Man injured with pointed object at Cologne restaurant
A 31-year-old man sustained a life-threatening stab injury after a dispute at a restaurant in central Cologne. The unknown assailant fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Moers
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Moers with a knife and stole cash. No one was injured.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in attack with stabbing weapon in Wittmund
A 20-year-old man is alleged to have attacked a 41-year-old man with a stabbing weapon outside an amusement arcade in Wittmund. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and another man was slightly injured.
- Knife attack
Two people injured with knife after dispute in Eisenach
Two people suffered superficial cuts during a dispute after a music event in Eisenach. A 43-year-old man was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with long knife in Geisenheim
A 22-year-old man was threatened with a long knife in Geisenheim and forced to call a taxi.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted petrol station robbery with knife in Hanover
Two men are alleged to have threatened a petrol station employee with a knife and demanded cash in Hanover. They fled without any money, and the employee was unharmed.
- Knife threat
Man draws knife during confrontation in Elmshorn
During a confrontation at Elmshorn's Christmas market, a man is alleged to have threatened two market visitors with a knife.
- Knife threat
Man armed with machete threatens police officers in Burladingen
A 55-year-old man in Burladingen is alleged to have threatened officers while armed with a machete. Specialist officers later took him into custody.
- Knife attack
E-scooter rider injured with knife in Lage
According to police, an 18-year-old e-scooter rider was injured with a knife by an unknown man in Lage. The suspect fled on foot.
- Knife attack
Three people injured in altercation in Reutlingen
Three people suffered minor injuries during an altercation between two groups in central Reutlingen. Police said a pointed or sharp object was reportedly involved.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Frankenberg
A 22-year-old man suffered a superficial abdominal cut during a dispute outside a shopping centre in Frankenberg. Two suspects were later arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at café in Kaarst
A masked man threatened a café employee in Kaarst with a butterfly knife and took cash.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with knife during altercation in Saarbrücken
A teenager was injured with a knife during an altercation on Bahnhofstraße in Saarbrücken. The group suspected of the attack had left before police arrived.