Two men injured in altercation near Mainz central station
Two men were injured in an altercation near Mainz central station, including one who sustained a stab wound to the upper body. Police said neither was in life-threatening condition.
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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 attack
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at gaming arcade in Linden
Two masked men allegedly took cash from a gaming arcade in Linden while armed with a knife and a pistol.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed petrol station robbery in Hammersbach
A masked man threatened a cashier with a knife at a petrol station near Hammersbach and fled with cash.
- Knife threat
Employee threatened with knife at Rostock supermarket
Following an alleged shoplifting incident, a man is accused of threatening an employee at a Rostock supermarket with a pocket knife. He was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Shoplifter draws knife in Iserlohn
A customer followed a suspected shoplifter in Iserlohn. When she approached him, the man allegedly drew a knife and fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured after suspected stabbing-tool injury in Neetze
A man was lightly injured in Neetze on Sunday morning. Police are investigating suspected attempted homicide following an incident of domestic violence.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Wolfsburg petrol station
A man allegedly tried to force a petrol station employee in Wolfsburg to hand over cigarettes by showing a knife. Police arrested him after he fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack in Bad Segeberg
A man was injured with a knife after a dispute in Bad Segeberg. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Ludwigshafen
Two unknown young men are alleged to have injured a 23-year-old man with a knife in Ludwigshafen.
- Knife attack
Man injures another man with knife in Singen
Following a robbery in Singen, a 42-year-old man injured a 26-year-old man with a knife during a later confrontation. The injured man was initially taken to hospital.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers with machetes in Argenbühl
A man is alleged to have threatened police officers with two machetes in Argenbühl. A special police unit later arrested him.
- Knife threat
Box cutter used to threaten group in Weißenfels dispute
During a confrontation between two groups in Weißenfels, a man threatened the other group with a box cutter. Two men sustained minor facial injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Leipheim
Following an argument at accommodation in Leipheim, a man is alleged to have threatened another man with a knife.
- Knife threat
Machete reportedly held in threatening manner during dispute in Werdohl
During a dispute between two groups in Werdohl, a suspect is alleged to have held a machete in a threatening manner. Another person sustained minor injuries from pepper spray.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passers-by with knife at Sigmaringen station
A man threatened several passers-by with a knife and knuckleduster at Sigmaringen station. Officers located him and seized both items.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passengers in Trier with utility knife
Following an argument on a bus in Trier, a man is alleged to have threatened other people involved with a utility knife. Police secured the knife and opened criminal proceedings.
- Knife attack
18-year-old found with stab wound in Buchholz
An 18-year-old was found with a stab wound to the abdomen in Buchholz on Saturday. Police are investigating dangerous bodily harm and seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened another man with knife in Dülmen
A man allegedly threatened another man with a knife during a dispute outside a shop in Dülmen. The suspect later suffered a life-threatening cut injury in a fall.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Wismar
During an altercation outside a bar in Wismar, a man is alleged to have injured a 57-year-old man in the chest with a knife. A witness who intervened was injured with irritant spray while the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injured compatriot with knife in Reutlingen
A man is alleged to have seriously injured a 49-year-old with a knife during a dispute at worker accommodation in Reutlingen. He is in pre-trial detention.