Man holds knife toward youths during dispute in Burg
Following a physical confrontation in Burg, a man allegedly held a knife toward two youths for protection.
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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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- Knife threat
- Robbery/extortion
Woman threatened with knife in suspected robbery in Würzburg
A woman in Würzburg is alleged to have been ordered by three men at knifepoint to hand over valuables before being punched and kicked.
- Knife threat
Man threatens driver with knife in Bielefeld
A passenger is said to have approached a driver threateningly with a knife in Bielefeld. The driver drove away, after which the man allegedly kicked the car.
- Knife threat
Munich: Two suspects arrested after knife threat
During a dispute between two groups in a green space in Munich's Berg am Laim district, two people allegedly drew knives and firearms and threatened the other group. Police later arrested two suspects.
- Knife attack
Minor detained after man stabbed in Plauen
A minor is suspected of seriously injuring a 20-year-old man with a stab wound during an altercation in Plauen.
- Knife attack
Witness injured with knife on suburban train in Geradstetten
An unidentified man allegedly injured a witness slightly on the hand with a knife after a scuffle on a suburban train at Geradstetten station and fled.
- Knife threat
Knife-like object shown during altercation in Kelkheim
A longer knife-like object was shown during an altercation involving several people in Kelkheim. Initial findings indicated that nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Man threatens sales promoters with knife in Karlsruhe
A man allegedly threatened two sales promoters with a knife in Karlsruhe and made stabbing motions toward them. One of the men was slightly injured after being pushed on stairs.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens witness with knife after theft in Uelzen
A man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife after stealing a jacket outside a shop in Uelzen. He was arrested after fleeing, and a judge issued a detention order.
- Robbery/extortion
Three offenders rob man at knifepoint in Dortmund
Three unidentified offenders allegedly robbed a man on Silberstraße in Dortmund. One of them displayed a pocketknife and demanded more cash.
- Knife attack
Man possibly injured by knife after fight in Gelsenkirchen
A man suffered a minor cut injury after a fight in a car park in Gelsenkirchen. Police are examining indications that a seized knife may have caused the injury.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Wiesbaden
A 69-year-old man was threatened with a knife on a pavement in Wiesbaden and forced to hand over cash. The suspect fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Group threatens man with knife during robbery in Olfen
A group of youths allegedly threatened a man with a knife and a pistol at a comprehensive school in Olfen and took cash from his wallet.
- Knife threat
Knife allegedly threatened during altercation at Dortmund Central Station
A knife was allegedly threatened during an altercation between several young men on a regional train at Dortmund Central Station. Several participants were injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Man with knife robs supermarket in Nuremberg
A man threatened two employees with a knife in a Nuremberg supermarket and took cash from the till. He was arrested about an hour later.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens employee with knife during robbery in Dreieich
A man allegedly threatened an employee at a betting shop in Dreieich with a knife and took cash. He then fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at Gelsenkirchen central station
Three men are alleged to have threatened and robbed a 23-year-old man with a knife at Gelsenkirchen central station. One suspect was later identified.
- Knife threat
Man threatens garden owner with knife in Steinen
A 44-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a garden owner in Steinen with a knife. Police later provisionally detained him.
- Knife threat
Passers-by threatened with knife in Wülfrath
A 24-year-old man is alleged to have threatened several passers-by with a knife in central Wülfrath. Police provisionally detained him, and nobody was injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers in Erftstadt with kitchen knife
A 40-year-old man is alleged to have threatened police officers in Erftstadt-Gymnich with a kitchen knife. He was provisionally detained.