Man demands fentanyl with knife in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
A 34-year-old man allegedly demanded fentanyl at knifepoint in a pharmacy in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. He fled without any proceeds but later turned himself in to police.
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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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- Robbery/extortion
Youths rob two young adults in Trier
Five youths allegedly used a knife to force two young adults to hand over cash in Trier.
- Knife attack
Man placed in psychiatric hospital after knife attack in Blaustein
A man was injured with a kitchen knife during a dispute at accommodation in Blaustein. The suspect was provisionally detained and placed in a secure psychiatric hospital.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife attack in Eisenberg
A man allegedly injured two men with a knife at a venue in Eisenberg. One of them sustained serious injuries.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after stab wounds in Hamburg
A 38-year-old woman died after sustaining multiple stab wounds in Hamburg-Groß Borstel. Her 38-year-old husband was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens 26-year-old with knife at Hanover central station
A 20-year-old is alleged to have threatened a 26-year-old with a knife during a dispute at Raschplatz in Hanover. He was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Man with knife threatens police officers in Crailsheim
A suspected shoplifter armed with a knife is reported to have created a threatening situation during a police operation in Crailsheim. A police officer fired shots and injured the man.
- Knife attack
Man stabbed at New Year's Eve celebration in Kirchheim unter Teck
Following an argument at a New Year's Eve celebration, a man was seriously injured in Kirchheim unter Teck. Suspects fled.
- Knife attack
28-year-old man suffers life-threatening injuries in Gießen attack
A 28-year-old man suffered a life-threatening stab injury after an altercation at Kirchenplatz in Gießen. Police are searching for several people who fled.
- Knife attack
Two injured in knife attack at Lingen market square
During a dispute at Lingen's market square, an unidentified person injured two people with a knife. One man sustained minor injuries and a teenager was seriously injured.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after stabbing injuries in Kiel
A man is alleged to have inflicted two stab injuries on an acquaintance in a Kiel apartment after a New Year's Eve celebration. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Teenager remanded after knife attack in Kirchheim unter Teck
A 22-year-old man was critically injured with a knife during an altercation in Kirchheim unter Teck. A minor suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Mannheim
A man is alleged to have seriously injured an acquaintance with a knife after an argument in Mannheim. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Resident threatens group with knife in Zeulenroda-Triebes
A resident reportedly threatened a group with a knife in Zeulenroda-Triebes after they confronted him about fireworks he had thrown.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Krefeld
A 54-year-old man was injured with a knife during an altercation at Herbertzhof in Krefeld. The 19-year-old suspect was taken into police custody.
- Knife threat
Man threatens people at celebration in Beckum with knife
At a celebration in Beckum, a man threatened other people with a knife. One man was slightly injured while trying to take the knife away.
- Knife threat
Man threatens group with knife in Hagenow
A man is alleged to have threatened several people with a knife in Hagenow on New Year's Eve. Police took him into custody after a brief pursuit.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured after alleged knife stabbing in Hamburg-St. Pauli
A man was critically injured in Hamburg-St. Pauli after an alleged knife stabbing to the neck. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Woman injured during dispute in Duisburg-Bergheim
A woman was injured with a pointed object during an altercation in Duisburg-Bergheim. Police secured a possible weapon from an acquaintance.
- Knife attack
Man stabbed on Hohenzollernring in Cologne
Following a verbal argument, a man allegedly seriously injured a visitor in Cologne with a knife. The suspect was arrested.