Man threatens construction workers with knife in Dresden
A man is alleged to have racially abused several construction workers in Dresden, struck one worker and threatened others with a knife. The workers restrained him until police arrived.
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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
- Knife attack
Man killed by stab wounds in Trossingen
A 37-year-old man was killed by stab wounds in Trossingen. The special investigation team is continuing its inquiry and seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Man remanded after folding-knife robbery near Wellheim
A 40-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody after a folding-knife robbery near Wellheim. He is accused of threatening and robbing a man.
- Knife threat
Knife threat in Limburg
A man allegedly threatened a 23-year-old in Limburg with three companions present and displayed a knife. The group had left before police arrived.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after stabbing in Gießen
A 25-year-old man suffered life-threatening stab injuries during an altercation in Gießen. A 26-year-old man was arrested and remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in stabbing during dispute in Giessen
A 25-year-old man in Giessen apparently suffered stab wounds and life-threatening injuries. A 26-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Oldenburg
An unidentified man allegedly pushed a 71-year-old woman to the ground in Oldenburg and demanded money while displaying a knife. The woman suffered a rib bruise and the suspect fled empty-handed.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife during kiosk robbery in Hanover
An unidentified man threatened a kiosk employee in Hanover-Linden with a knife and fled with cash.
- Knife attack
Six people found with suspected stab and cut injuries in Limburg
Following an altercation on Limburg's Domplatz, six people were treated for serious suspected stab and cut injuries. Several suspects were arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife at station square in Homburg
An unidentified man threatened another man with a knife at the station square in Homburg. The victim was not injured.
- Knife threat
Child threatens fellow pupil with knife injury in Hasborn
At a primary school in Hasborn, a child is alleged to have threatened to injure another child with a knife. No dangerous objects were found.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack at Leipzig Central Station
A man allegedly injured a 27-year-old with a knife at Leipzig Central Station in late January. Police later arrested the suspect in Chemnitz.
- Knife attack
29-year-old critically injured with stabbing weapon in Mülheim an der Ruhr
After an argument in Mülheim's old town, a 29-year-old suffered a life-threatening injury allegedly inflicted with a stabbing weapon. The unidentified suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Woman threatens man with pocket knife in Suhl
A woman allegedly gestured toward a man with a pocket knife at Suhl's employment agency. The man felt threatened and contacted police.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery in Hamm
Three unidentified people allegedly demanded and obtained cash from a man at a playground in Hamm while displaying a knife in late January. Police are searching for one of the suspects.
- Knife attack
57-year-old arrested after Frankfurt knife attack
A 57-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 50-year-old man with a knife after a dispute in Frankfurt. The suspect was later arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed petrol station robbery in Schnelldorf
A masked man allegedly threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Schnelldorf, stole cash and fled.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured in knife attack in Paderborn
A woman was seriously injured in Paderborn after an argument with her former partner. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife threat
Intoxicated man threatens security staff in Göppingen with kitchen knife
A 33-year-old man allegedly waved a kitchen knife in front of security staff at a refugee accommodation facility in Göppingen.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers with knife at Leer railway station
A man allegedly threatened police officers with a knife during an operation at Leer railway station. He was taken into custody.