Man seriously injured in knife attack in Gröditz
A 22-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an argument in Gröditz. A teenage suspect was identified.
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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 threatens two travellers with kitchen knife at Münster main station
A man allegedly threatened two men with a kitchen knife at Münster main station. Federal police took him into temporary custody and seized the knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens traffic officer with knife in Frankfurt
A man allegedly threatened a municipal traffic officer in Frankfurt with a knife before fleeing.
- Robbery/extortion
Three masked men rob discount store in Hamminkeln
Three masked men threatened discount-store employees in Hamminkeln with two knives and stole cash. No one was injured, and the suspects fled.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured in attack in Mannheim
A woman suffered serious stab and cut injuries in an alleged attempted killing in Mannheim. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man suffers neck injury in reported knife attack in Hamburg
A man reported suffering a potentially life-threatening stab wound to the neck in the Bergedorf area on 18 November. Police are investigating suspected attempted homicide.
- Knife threat
Minor threatens police officers with two knives in Bochum
A minor approached police officers in a Bochum apartment holding two knives. She was seriously injured when officers used an electroshock device and a firearm.
- Knife attack
Teenager critically injured in Kassel knife attack
A teenager was critically injured with a knife during a dispute in Kassel. Two minor suspects are in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Man found with life-threatening stab wound in Essen
A man was found on a pavement in Essen with a life-threatening stab wound. It was initially unclear how and where he was injured.
- Knife threat
Minor allegedly threatened with a knife at Tübingen main station
During an altercation at Tübingen main station, a minor was allegedly assaulted and threatened with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injured with knife in Waiblingen
A 35-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries during a dispute at shared accommodation in Waiblingen. A 26-year-old is suspected of injuring him with a knife.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened woman with knife in Hameln
A 25-year-old is alleged to have threatened a 21-year-old woman with a knife in an apartment in Hameln and injured her through blunt force.
- Knife attack
18-year-old seriously injured in group dispute in Itzehoe
During a dispute between two groups in Itzehoe, a 23-year-old is alleged to have stabbed an 18-year-old in the back with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured with stabbing weapon during dispute in Essen
A 22-year-old man was critically injured with a stabbing weapon during a dispute in a car park in Essen. Police are continuing to search for the minor suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager allegedly demanded cash with a knife at Illertissen station
At Illertissen station, a teenager allegedly threatened another teenager with a knife and demanded cash. The victim fled and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers with hunting knife in Bremen
A man threatened police officers with a hunting knife in Bremen. Officers subdued him with a Taser and nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Teenager critically injured after alleged knife attack in Kassel
A teenager was critically injured in an alleged knife attack at a Kassel stop. Two teenagers fled, and police are investigating suspected attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during robbery in Frankfurt
A group of eight men is alleged to have robbed three men in Frankfurt. A 20-year-old sustained a superficial knife injury to the face.
- Knife attack
Machete attack on car occupants in Dortmund
A group of seven to eight men attacked two occupants of a car in Dortmund. One man sustained a cut injury from a machete.
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Teenager allegedly injured 18-year-old with knife in Obertshausen
Following a dispute in a supermarket car park in Obertshausen, a teenager is alleged to have injured an 18-year-old with a knife.