Man critically injured in stabbing attack in Dortmund
An unidentified suspect allegedly stabbed a man several times at Dortmund's Xi'an Square. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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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
- Robbery/extortion
Man attempts to rob teenager in Kleve with knife
An unidentified man threatened a teenager in Kleve with a knife and demanded his phone. He fled without any stolen property.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with utility knife in Schwalmstadt-Treysa
A 22-year-old man allegedly threatened an 18-year-old with a utility knife at Schwalmstadt-Treysa station. The younger man was also injured by a kick.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg
Four unidentified suspects allegedly attacked, threatened and robbed a man with a knife in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Two masked suspects rob kiosk in Castrop-Rauxel with knives
Two masked suspects threatened a kiosk employee in Castrop-Rauxel with knives and fled with cash and cigarettes.
- Knife threat
Store detective threatened with switchblade in Kassel
A 39-year-old man allegedly threatened a store detective with a switchblade at an electronics shop in Kassel. He and a 35-year-old woman were arrested after an attempted theft.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs supermarket in Reutlingen with knife
A masked man threatened a checkout employee with a knife at a supermarket in Reutlingen and stole cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee robbed at knifepoint in Velbert
A masked man threatened an employee at a gaming venue in Velbert with a knife and stole cash.
- Knife attack
Woman found dead after stab injuries in Emden
A 65-year-old woman was found dead after stab injuries at a home in Emden on 19 January. Her 67-year-old husband was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Mannheim
A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed with a knife and critically injured during a dispute in Mannheim. A 46-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Bruchköbel
A 36-year-old man was allegedly seriously injured with a knife during a dispute at accommodation in Bruchköbel. The suspected attacker fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens five young men with knife in Jena
A man allegedly threatened five young men with a knife in Jena when they tried to help a young woman.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor threatened with knife and robbed in Mörfelden-Walldorf
Two unknown offenders threatened a minor with a knife in Mörfelden-Walldorf, assaulted him and stole his wallet and mobile phone.
- Knife attack
Minor seriously injured in stabbing in Kiel
A minor was seriously injured by a knife stab after a dispute in Kiel. Seven suspects were arrested.
- Knife attack
Man slightly injured in knife stabbing in Lünen
A 30-year-old man was slightly injured in a knife attack in Lünen on 19 January. The suspected attacker fled as a passenger on a motorcycle.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with kitchen knife in Reutlingen
A man is alleged to have threatened an acquaintance with a kitchen knife in a Reutlingen apartment building. The suspect was later identified.
- Robbery/extortion
Kiosk owner injured in attempted robbery in Dortmund
During an attempted kiosk robbery in Dortmund, a man allegedly threatened and injured the owner with a knife. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Man threatens employees with knife at Cologne Central Station
A man is alleged to have threatened employees of a supermarket branch at Cologne Central Station with a knife. Federal police later detained him.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men rob Osnabrück petrol station with knife
Two men threatened an employee at a petrol station in Osnabrück with a knife and took cash from the opened till.
- Knife attack
Man injured in stabbing during altercation in Schwenningen
A man sustained three stab wounds during an altercation between two groups in Villingen-Schwenningen. Two knives were reportedly used.