Suspect detained after machete robbery at petrol station
During a robbery at a petrol station in Gummersbach, a man allegedly demanded cash while displaying a machete. Police provisionally detained a suspect hours later.
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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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- Knife threats
Knife threat reported after dispute in Wörth am Main
Following a dispute between two acquaintances in Wörth am Main, a knife threat was reported. Police said no one was injured.
- Knife attacks
Knife used in clash between groups in Limburg
A knife was used during a confrontation between two groups in Limburg. Several people sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery and extortion
Employee threatened with knife at Alfeld gaming arcade
An unidentified man threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Alfeld with a knife, demanded money and fled with cash.
- Robbery and extortion
Burglar threatens resident with knife in Schwäbisch Gmünd
A burglar in Schwäbisch Gmünd threatened a resident with a knife and stole her wallet. The woman was uninjured apart from suffering shock.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers with knife in Attendorn
A 31-year-old man threatened police officers with a knife in Attendorn and moved towards them. He was slightly injured during his arrest.
- Knife threats
Youths threatened with knife at Ahrensfelde station
Several young men and a woman allegedly threatened two youths with a knife at Ahrensfelde station before demanding their phones and e-scooters.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted extortion involving a sword in Lingen
Two masked youths allegedly threatened a 74-year-old woman in Lingen with a sword and demanded cash. The woman was not injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Lindlar
An unknown man threatened an employee at a petrol station in Lindlar with a knife and demanded cash. He fled after the employee refused to hand over money.
- Knife attacks
Two guests slightly injured in altercation at Aalen restaurant
During an altercation at a restaurant in Aalen, a guest was allegedly slightly injured by a knife. Police said another guest sustained slight injuries after a glass was thrown.
- Knife threats
Shoplifter threatens detective with knife in Steinfurt
A shoplifter pulled a knife at a discount store in Steinfurt and warned a store detective not to come closer. The unidentified suspect then fled on foot.
- Robbery and extortion
Minor detained after knife robbery series in Chemnitz
A minor is suspected of threatening three passers-by with a knife and taking cash from them in Chemnitz. Police provisionally detained him after a search.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed attempted robbery at Bochum petrol station
A masked man allegedly displayed a knife during an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Bochum. He fled without any loot, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in Hildesheim stabbing
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hildesheim. The suspected attacker was provisionally detained.
- Knife threats
Knife threat during dispute at Bruchhausen-Vilsen pub
During a dispute between guests at a pub in Bruchhausen-Vilsen, a knife was reportedly used to make threats.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Detmold
Following an argument at Rethlager Mühlenteich in Detmold, an unidentified man stabbed a 31-year-old man in the thigh with a small knife.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in stabbing and cutting attack in Halle
A 50-year-old man sustained serious stab and cut injuries after a dispute at Halle's bus station. Police are investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two brothers with knife in Altdorf
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have threatened two brothers with a knife in Altdorf. Police took him into custody after he resisted officers.
- Knife threats
Man draws knife after theft in Breisach
After a theft at a supermarket in Breisach, an unidentified man reportedly drew a knife while employees and other witnesses pursued him.
- Knife threats
Employee threatened with knife after shoplifting in Stuttgart
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a DIY-store employee with a knife in Stuttgart on 13 March after shoplifting. He then fled on a light-rail train.