Man waves knife during police check in Hamburg
During a weapons check at Hamburg Central Station, a 19-year-old man resisted officers and waved a knife. Police took him to the station.
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Knife attacks in Germany on the map
The map of Germany locates published knife attacks, knife threats, and robbery or extortion cases involving a knife. Each point represents one documented case; locations remain limited to an approximate area to protect the people affected.
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Man reportedly threatened bus driver and passengers with a knife in Hamburg
A man reportedly threatened a driver and passengers with a knife on a bus in Hamburg-Neugraben. Passengers used pepper spray, and police responded.
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Man injured in knife attack in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg
A 28-year-old woman is reported to have injured her former partner with a knife in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg. He called the police, and she was taken to a psychiatric clinic.
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18-year-old critically injured at Hamburg playground
An 18-year-old sustained life-threatening stab wounds in an attack at a playground in Hamburg-Volksdorf. Police launched an extensive search.
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Man seriously injured in Hamburg altercation; knife possibly involved
A man was seriously injured in an altercation outside a pub in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord, possibly with a knife. He requires emergency surgery in hospital.
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Man seriously injured in stabbing in Hamburg-Altona
A man was seriously injured by a knife stab on Sunday morning on Palmaille in Hamburg-Altona. Police mounted a large response, and the attacker had apparently fled.
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Knife threat during dispute at Hamburg accommodation facility
During a dispute between two women at a Hamburg accommodation facility, one woman reportedly threatened with a knife. Police responded with seven patrol cars.
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Hamburg man on trial over alleged machete attack on neighbour
In Hamburg, a 41-year-old man allegedly swung a machete at the head of his 27-year-old neighbour. The blow struck the neighbour’s apartment door, and the man is now on trial for attempted manslaughter.