Man critically injured in knife attack in Daun
A man was critically injured in a knife attack in Daun. Police provisionally arrested a 33-year-old 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 attack
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Man injured with knife in Nuremberg's Königstorpassage
During a dispute in Nuremberg's Königstorpassage, a 38-year-old man injured a 41-year-old man with a knife. Police arrested the suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Man remanded in custody after knife robbery at kiosk in Kamen
A man is alleged to have demanded cash with a knife during a robbery at a kiosk in Kamen. He was provisionally detained and remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robberies in Ahlen: object possibly used as a knife
A duo is alleged to have demanded money during three attempted robberies in Ahlen. In one case, one suspect tried to move an object, possibly a knife, toward a man's neck.
- Knife attack
Two men attack with knives after dispute outside venue in Aue-Bad Schlema
Following a dispute outside a venue in Aue-Bad Schlema, two men allegedly attacked a 36-year-old man with a bread knife and a pocketknife. The man and one of the attackers sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at Gera pub
A man allegedly threatened an employee at a Gera pub with a knife and demanded money and valuables. He fled with stolen property.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during robbery at Langerwehe schoolyard
A 21-year-old man was injured in the arm with a knife during a robbery at a schoolyard in Langerwehe. The suspect remains unknown.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in stabbing in Dachau
Following a dispute at shared accommodation in Dachau, a 24-year-old man was seriously injured by multiple stab wounds. A detention order was issued for an arrested suspect.
- Knife attack
Aschaffenburg knife attack: police union calls for tighter security measures
The Bavarian police union cited the knife attack in Aschaffenburg while calling for increased security measures in public spaces. It referred to the violent deaths of a child and a 41-year-old helper in a public park.
- Robbery/extortion
Man extorts cash with knife at Ludwigshafen shisha bar
A man allegedly demanded cash from a service worker at a Ludwigshafen shisha bar while displaying a knife. After she refused, he took money from the till and was later arrested.
- Knife attack
Four men allegedly injured 28-year-old with knife in Hanau
Four men allegedly followed a 28-year-old in Hanau, attacked him with an iron bar and injured his hand with a knife. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man threatens 22-year-old with knife on suburban train
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a 22-year-old with a knife on a suburban train bound for Wörth. The victim later sustained a lip injury from a knuckleduster at Karlsruhe-Durlach station.
- Knife attack
20-year-old injured with knife in Dortmund park
Three unidentified men allegedly attacked a 20-year-old in a Dortmund park. One of them allegedly stabbed him with a knife, leaving him with minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man remanded in custody after alleged knife extortion in Ludwigshafen
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have demanded cash with a knife at a shisha bar in Ludwigshafen. He was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Youth threatened with knife during robbery in Saarburg
Three unknown suspects allegedly threatened a youth with a knife in Saarburg and took his backpack by force.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two men with knife at Gera bus stop
A 38-year-old man is alleged to have threatened two men with a knife at a bus stop in Gera. Police are investigating.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife in attempted robbery in Wesel
During an attempted robbery in Wesel, a second offender threatened a 31-year-old man with a knife. The victim fell while fleeing and sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man injured by stab wound during altercation in Kiel
A 28-year-old man sustained a stab wound on the sidelines of a demonstration in Kiel. Investigators suspect two men.
- Robbery/extortion
Elderly woman allegedly threatened with knife in Cologne
An unidentified elderly woman was allegedly threatened with a knife and ordered to hand over cash outside a shopping centre in Cologne-Merheim. A suspect was located shortly afterwards.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in knife attack in Trossingen
A 52-year-old man is alleged to have injured three men at an automotive business in Trossingen, including one man in the forearm with a knife. Police are investigating.