Teenager seriously injured in attempted robbery in Leverkusen
A teenager was seriously injured with a knife during an attempted robbery at Leverkusen Mitte station. The attacker fled and police are seeking witnesses.
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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
Man with knife subdued during police operation in Putzbrunn
A man faced police officers in Putzbrunn holding a knife and did not comply with orders to drop it. An officer used a conducted-energy device.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured after stabbing in Bremen
A 43-year-old man was found with life-threatening stab wounds in an apartment in Bremen-Huchting. A 66-year-old neighbour was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during dispute in Trier
During a dispute in Trier, a man allegedly threatened one of the accused with a knife. Physical altercations followed.
- Knife attack
Man injured in attempted robbery in Viechtach
An unknown man allegedly threatened a man with a knife and injured him during an attempted robbery in Viechtach. The suspect fled without taking anything.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife incident on ICE train
A man allegedly injured two railway employees and grabbed a knife during a ticket inspection on an ICE train. Police arrested him near Scheeßel.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after stabbing at Hagen accommodation facility
Following an argument at an accommodation facility in Hagen, a 28-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a 26-year-old with a knife. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man injured in stabbing during attempted robbery in Buxtehude
An unknown assailant stabbed a man in an underground car park in Buxtehude and tried to rob him. The injured victim was taken to hospital, while the suspect fled without any proceeds.
- Robbery/extortion
Unknown offender robs petrol station in Senden after knife threat
An unknown man forced a petrol station employee in Senden to hand over cash by claiming to have a knife. The employee was uninjured and the offender fled on foot.
- Knife threat
Knife displayed during confrontation in Gelsenkirchen
During a confrontation between two groups of teenagers in Gelsenkirchen, one teenager allegedly displayed a knife. Another teenager was later slightly injured by thrown stones.
- Knife attack
Three people killed in homicide in Weitefeld
Three people were killed in a detached house in Weitefeld. Investigators said firearms and stabbing weapons were used.
- Knife attack
Man injures colleague with switchblade in Wörrstadt
During a confrontation near Wörrstadt railway station, a man suffered a superficial stab wound from a switchblade. Another participant had previously been hit, kicked and targeted with stones by two colleagues.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs gaming arcade in Viersen with knife
A man allegedly threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Viersen-Dülken with a knife and took cash. Police subsequently provisionally detained him.
- Knife attack
Minor allegedly seriously injures man in Königsbrunn
A minor allegedly attacked and seriously injured a 41-year-old man with a knife in Königsbrunn. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Burglars threaten homeowner in Neu-Ulm with knife
Two burglars allegedly attacked a homeowner in Neu-Ulm, threatened him with a knife and hammer, and locked him in a boiler room.
- Knife attack
Minor allegedly used knife during confrontation in Hanau
A minor allegedly used a knife during a confrontation at Freiheitsplatz in Hanau. An 18-year-old man with injuries was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with utility knife in Iserlohn
A 41-year-old man was allegedly threatened with a utility knife in Iserlohn following a traffic incident. Police filed a report and visited the alleged suspect.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with stabbing instrument in Regensburg
A teenager was injured in the abdomen with an as-yet unidentified stabbing instrument during an altercation in Regensburg. The unknown assailant fled.
- Knife threat
Man seen with knife during dispute in Kaiserslautern
During a dispute between two men in Kaiserslautern, one of those involved was reportedly carrying a knife. Police located a 30-year-old man and opened proceedings on suspicion of threats and attempted bodily harm.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Stockstadt am Main
During a dispute connected to a family celebration in Stockstadt am Main, a man allegedly injured an opponent with a knife. The suspect was then attacked and injured by several men.