Pre-trial detention after knife attack in Paderborn
A 45-year-old suspect was remanded in custody after a knife assault in Paderborn. A 43-year-old man was injured.
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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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- Knife attack
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Paderborn
During a dispute on Berliner Ring in Paderborn, a man allegedly injured another man with a knife. The injured man was taken to hospital and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife threat
Man with knife threatens two people in Burscheid
A man allegedly threatened two people with a knife in Burscheid. Specialist police units later arrested the 48-year-old at his home.
- Robbery/extortion
Man accused of demanding money with a knife at Waldshut bus station
A man is accused of threatening another man with a knife and demanding money at Waldshut bus station. Two men were later slightly injured with pepper spray during a further encounter.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery in Wilhelmshaven's spa park
A man allegedly held a knife to a woman in Wilhelmshaven's spa park and robbed her of her backpack containing a wallet. He fled on foot.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Quadrath-Ichendorf
An unidentified man allegedly injured a 42-year-old man in the upper arm with a knife in Quadrath-Ichendorf. The suspect fled, and police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two men with pocketknife at Bollstedt station
A man allegedly threatened two men with a pocketknife at Bollstedt station. One of the men was slightly injured in a subsequent confrontation.
- Knife threat
Man threatens senior with pocketknife in Rudolstadt
Following an argument in Rudolstadt, an unidentified man allegedly threatened a 73-year-old man with a pocketknife. Nobody was injured, and the suspect fled on a local bus.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack during family dispute in Griesheim
During a family dispute in Griesheim, a 43-year-old man is alleged to have attacked two relatives with a knife. Both sustained serious injuries, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Lichtenfels
An 18-year-old suspect is alleged to have injured two men with a knife during an argument in Lichtenfels. A pre-trial detention order was issued against him.
- Robbery/extortion
Masked man robs Gifhorn petrol station with knife
A masked man held a knife toward a petrol station employee in Gifhorn and took cigarettes. He fled toward the town centre.
- Knife threat
Man draws utility knife during dispute at Heilbronn market square
A man drew a utility knife during a dispute at Heilbronn's market square. Police separated those involved, seized the knife and took the man into custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife for money in Landshut
A man is alleged to have threatened an acquaintance with a knife and demanded cash in Landshut. No money was handed over.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened three teenagers with pocketknife at Immenhausen stop
A 43-year-old man allegedly threatened three teenagers with a pocketknife following an argument at the Immenhausen stop.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife during dispute in Gelsenkirchen
A 24-year-old is alleged to have seriously injured a 32-year-old with a knife during a dispute in an apartment in Gelsenkirchen. A pre-trial detention order was issued against the suspect.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Heidenheim
During a dispute between two men in Heidenheim, a 25-year-old is alleged to have injured his 28-year-old opponent's hand with a knife. Both men were provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens Dortmund resident with knife after dispute
Following an argument at a Dortmund kiosk, a man allegedly threatened a 45-year-old with a knife. He then tried to set a truck on fire with petrol and fled.
- Knife threat
Five children threatened with a knife in Pinneberg
A male suspect is alleged to have threatened five children with a knife in Pinneberg. Police are seeking the person who fled and possible witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at supermarket in Geseke
An unidentified offender robbed a supermarket in Geseke of cash while displaying a knife.
- Knife attack
Three people injured at Weidenberg accommodation facility
Three people suffered stab and cut injuries in an attack at an accommodation facility for asylum seekers in Weidenberg. A 23-year-old resident is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted murder.