Man threatens three people with dagger in Ludwigshafen
Following an altercation in Ludwigshafen, a 30-year-old man is alleged to have threatened three people with a dagger. A 19-year-old had previously been injured in an assault.
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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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- Robbery/extortion
Attempted pharmacy robbery involving knife in Barsinghausen
An unidentified man is alleged to have attacked a pharmacy employee in Barsinghausen while holding a knife. He fled without any loot.
- Robbery/extortion
Suspected robber arrested after box-cutter threat in Hagen
In Hagen, a 20-year-old is alleged to have used a box cutter to force another 20-year-old to hand over his smartphone. Federal police arrested the suspect after a search.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack at Bremen station square
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have attacked and seriously injured a 35-year-old man with a knife at Bremen's station square. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack in Münster
A man was critically injured in a knife attack in Münster. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Two men seriously injured after knife attack in Mainz
In Mainz-Mombach, two men aged 28 and 32 are suspected of having used a knife against each other. Both suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly stabbed toward another man with broken beer bottle in Dresden
A man allegedly stabbed toward another man with a broken beer bottle at Wiener Platz in Dresden. Police said he subsequently injured himself.
- Knife attack
Teenager flees after knife attack in Kiel
During an argument in Kiel, a teenager allegedly seriously injured another teenager with a knife. The identified suspect remains at large.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in altercation in Hildburghausen
Two men are alleged to have seriously injured a 24-year-old man with a knife and a beer bottle during an altercation at Hildburghausen market. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Woman killed by stab wounds in Nienburg
A 37-year-old woman died after suffering stab wounds in a car park in Nienburg. A 33-year-old man was arrested, and police and prosecutors are investigating on suspicion of murder.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs Sankt Augustin arcade at knifepoint
A masked man threatened an arcade employee in Sankt Augustin with a knife and stole cash. He escaped.
- Robbery/extortion
Two offenders threaten walkers with knife in Kiel
Two offenders allegedly threatened two walkers with a knife in Kiel's Schützenpark and robbed them of their bags.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife robbery in Bad Münder
A masked man allegedly threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Eimbeckhausen and demanded cash. Police provisionally arrested him after he fled.
- Knife threat
Man detained after holding hunting knife in Munich stairwell
A 61-year-old resident held a hunting knife visibly in a stairwell in Munich. After police orders, he dropped the knife and was detained.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after dispute in Heilbronn
Two men were injured in an altercation in Heilbronn. Police said a knife was also probably used.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after neck stabbing in Karlsruhe
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed a 27-year-old man in the neck with a pointed object at an apartment in Karlsruhe. The victim suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man injured in confrontation in Wuppertal
A 23-year-old man suffered cut and stab injuries during a confrontation in central Wuppertal. Police located three suspected participants.
- Knife threat
Man threatens driver with knife in Hagen
A man allegedly threatened a driver with a knife in Hagen. A police officer was slightly injured during his subsequent resistance.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Krefeld
A man died after a knife attack on Krüllsdyk street in Krefeld. A 33-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Teenager dies after stabbing at playground in Menden
A teenager died after being stabbed during a dispute at a playground in Menden. Another teenager was seriously injured, and police were searching for the suspect.