Man threatens pharmacy staff with knife in Salzhausen
A man is alleged to have demanded controlled medication at knifepoint in a pharmacy in Salzhausen. Police later took him into custody.
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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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Suspect remanded in custody after two alleged knife attacks in Aachen
A suspect is alleged to have injured two men with a knife in two separate confrontations in Aachen on 6 September. He was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Several injured after altercation in Kaltenkirchen
Following a dispute between two groups outside a bar in Kaltenkirchen, one participant sustained stab injuries. Police secured a knife as a possible weapon.
- Knife attack
Knife injury in Tübingen: suspect remanded in custody
A 19-year-old man is alleged to have injured an acquaintance in Tübingen with a knife. He was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs two children at knifepoint in Dortmund
A man allegedly threatened two children with a knife at a Dortmund playground and took cash from a bag. Police detained a 47-year-old suspect and seized a knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens road users with knife on B216
A 47-year-old man allegedly threatened road users with a knife after a traffic collision on the B216. He fled to a field, where police stopped him.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in knife attack in Grevenbroich
Three men were injured with a knife during an altercation in Grevenbroich. Two suspects were arrested the same night.
- Knife attack
Man carrying two knives injured during police operation in Sassenberg
A man allegedly approached police officers in a threatening manner while carrying two knives in Sassenberg-Füchtorf. An officer fired after repeated warnings, injuring the man.
- Knife attack
Man attacked with knife in Halberstadt
A 26-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at an accommodation facility in Halberstadt. A detention order was issued against a 23-year-old suspect.
- Knife attack
44-year-old critically injured in stabbing attack in Essen
An unknown attacker is alleged to have attacked a 44-year-old man from behind with a stabbing weapon at a bus stop in Essen. The man sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police patrol with knife in Hünfelden
A 21-year-old man approached officers with a knife in his hand during a police operation in Hünfelden. Two officers suffered minor injuries in the ensuing confrontation.
- Knife attack
Teacher seriously injured at Essen vocational college
A teenage suspect is alleged to have repeatedly injured a teacher with a stabbing weapon at a vocational college in Essen. He was arrested after a search.
- Knife threat
Police shooting after knife threat in Sassenberg found lawful
Following a knife threat in Sassenberg, a man was seriously injured by a police shot. Prosecutors found the firearm use lawful.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after stabbing injuries in Memmingen
A man suffered stab wounds during an altercation between rival groups in Memmingen. A 21-year-old suspect was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by police gunfire after knife threats in Sassenberg
Following a neighbourhood dispute in Sassenberg, a man allegedly lightly injured two neighbours and threatened police officers with two knives. An officer shot him, leaving him seriously but not critically injured.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Lemwerder
Following an initially verbal dispute, an unknown man injured a 39-year-old man in Lemwerder with a knife to the head.
- Knife attack
Two people seriously injured in knife attacks in Essen
A minor suspect allegedly seriously injured a teacher and a man with a large knife in Essen on 5 September. Germany's federal prosecutor took over the attempted murder investigation.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Münster
Two masked men allegedly threatened a cashier at a petrol station in Münster with a knife and a firearm, stole cash and then fled.
- Knife attack
Armed man attacks police officers in Ulm
A man armed with a knife attacked officers during a police operation in Ulm. Police discharged firearms, and the attacker was not injured.
- Knife threat
Man with utility knife threatens workers on Fehmarn
A man carrying a utility knife moved threateningly toward workers at an agricultural business on Fehmarn. Police apprehended him after firing a warning shot.