Knife drawn during apartment dispute in Neu-Anspach
During an apartment dispute in Neu-Anspach, a 43-year-old man is alleged to have drawn a knife and a baseball bat. His 51-year-old opponent suffered minor injuries, and the suspect was arrested.
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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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Eight teenagers identified after machete robbery attack in Düsseldorf
Police are investigating eight teenagers after a robbery attack on two youths in Düsseldorf. A machete was allegedly used during the assault.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men rob woman at knifepoint in Rheine
Two unknown men allegedly robbed a woman of her handbag and jewellery in Rheine. One of them threatened her with a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men allegedly threatened three women with a knife in Frankfurt
Two young men allegedly demanded cash and cigarettes from three young women in a Frankfurt courtyard while using a knife and a blank-firing gun.
- Knife attack
Knife used in altercation in Pfarrkirchen
Five people were injured during an altercation outside a residential building in Pfarrkirchen. A 20-year-old suspect is under investigation on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Halle
A 32-year-old man sustained minor injuries in Halle (Saale) after intervening in a dispute between an unknown man and a woman. The suspect allegedly used a knife.
- Knife attack
Teenager seriously injured in knife attack at Dortmund's Nordmarkt
A teenager was seriously injured with a knife at Dortmund's Nordmarkt. Police arrested a 29-year-old suspect, and a court ordered his provisional placement in a psychiatric hospital.
- Robbery/extortion
Minors robbed at knifepoint in Frankfurt
A group of six to eight people allegedly threatened and robbed three minors in Frankfurt using a knife and a pepper gun. One teenager was slightly injured.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during confrontation in Hadamar
A man was injured with a knife during a confrontation in Niederhadamar. Three suspects were arrested and later released.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife at Weimar main station
A man allegedly threatened a 26-year-old with a knife at Weimar main station. Police recorded a report.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in stabbing during dispute in Leipzig
A 24-year-old man was seriously injured during a dispute in Leipzig-Lausen-Grünau and required emergency treatment.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Uelzen
Following a dispute at Herzogenplatz in Uelzen, a man was stabbed in the back and later died in hospital. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Knife seen during brawl in Limburg
Several men are alleged to have been involved in a dispute over parking in Limburg. One man was reportedly seen holding a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Husum
Two unidentified suspects allegedly robbed a petrol station in Husum using a knife and a firearm. They fled with cash, tobacco products and e-cigarettes.
- Knife attack
Man injured with machete during altercation in Gera
A man suffered minor hand injuries after being struck with a machete during an altercation outside a hospitality venue at Museumsplatz in Gera. The suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers in Kleinschwarzenlohe with knife
A 25-year-old man threatened police officers with a knife and an apparent firearm during an operation in Kleinschwarzenlohe.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Bochum
A man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in Bochum-Hamme. The offender fled with a tote bag.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured with knife during dispute in Munich
A 34-year-old man was critically injured with a knife during a dispute in Munich's Lerchenau district. A 32-year-old suspect was arrested and is subject to a detention warrant.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with knife during dispute at Karlsplatz in Ulm
During a dispute at Karlsplatz in Ulm, a 46-year-old man is alleged to have injured two men with a knife. Police provisionally detained him and secured a folding knife.
- Knife attack
23-year-old remanded in custody after knife attack in Karlsruhe
A 26-year-old man was injured in the hand with a knife in Karlsruhe's Südstadt district on Saturday evening. A 23-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.