Witness threatened with knife after shoplifting in Halle
After a theft at a supermarket in Halle, a man is alleged to have threatened a witness with a knife. Police apprehended the suspect.
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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
Man robs computer store in Kamen with knife
An unknown man threatened an employee with a knife at a computer store in Kamen and stole about 400 euros in cash. The offender fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during robbery at computer shop in Kamen
An unknown man is alleged to have demanded cash while displaying a knife at a computer shop in Kamen and then taken money. He fled.
- Knife threat
Unknown man holds knife after dispute near Augsburg central station
Following a dispute outside Augsburg central station, an unknown man was reported to have held a knife in his hand. The teenager left the area and contacted police.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by stab wound at Bad Homburg town hall square
A 52-year-old man suffered a serious stab wound during an altercation at Bad Homburg town hall square. A 28-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Knife threat
Switchblade displayed during dispute in Bad Urach
During a dispute involving three men in Bad Urach, one participant briefly held a switchblade. Police said the knife was not used.
- Knife attack
Federal prosecutors take over investigation after knife attack in Berlin
Federal prosecutors have taken over the investigation into a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial. One person suffered life-threatening injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife threat during attempted kiosk robbery in Düren
During an attempted robbery at a kiosk in Düren, a man threatened an employee with a knife. The employee suffered minor injuries, and a 28-year-old suspect was later arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Cologne clothing discounter
A man allegedly threatened an employee at a clothing discounter in Cologne-Kalk with a knife and demanded cash. He fled without any proceeds.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman slightly injured in handbag robbery in Bremen
An unknown cyclist robbed a woman of her handbag in Bremen and cut its strap with a knife. The woman fell and suffered minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens employee with pocketknife in Offenburg
A customer allegedly threatened an employee at an Offenburg supermarket with a pocketknife. No one was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted petrol station robbery involving a knife in Pressig
An unidentified man held a knife during an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Pressig. The three people present were uninjured, and he fled without taking anything.
- Knife attack
Man injured during dispute in Eisenach
A man was injured during a dispute between two men in Eisenach. Police said a knife apparently was used.
- Robbery/extortion
Suspect identified after attempted petrol station robbery in Pressig
Police have identified a suspect after an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Pressig. The masked man was armed with a knife and fled without any proceeds.
- Knife attack
Two people injured in knife attack in Osnabrück
A 60-year-old man and a minor were seriously injured by knife wounds during an altercation in Osnabrück. The minor sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after stab wound in Essen-Kray
A woman died after an injury believed to have been caused by a stabbing weapon in Essen-Kray. Two suspects were initially arrested.
- Knife attack
Man attacks passenger on Aachen bus with cutter-like object
An unidentified man allegedly swung a cutter-like object at a passenger on an Aachen bus and damaged his jacket. The 54-year-old man was not injured.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened woman with knife at Titisee-Neustadt bus station
After a dispute on a suburban train, a man allegedly held a knife threateningly to his own neck at the bus station in Titisee-Neustadt while looking directly at a woman. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at kiosk in Hanover
An unidentified man threatened a kiosk employee in Hanover with a knife and stole cash. The employee was unharmed and the suspect fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at gaming hall in Bad Schwartau
A masked man threatened an employee at a gaming hall in Bad Schwartau with a knife and stole cash. The employee was unharmed and the suspect fled.