Man threatens snack bar staff with knife in Werdohl
A man allegedly used a knife to obtain food at a snack bar in Werdohl. Police subsequently took him into custody.
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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
- Robbery/extortion
Four offenders threaten resident with knife during Wilhelmshaven home robbery
Four unidentified offenders allegedly robbed a resident at his home in Wilhelmshaven. When he tried to reclaim his property, one of them threatened him with a knife.
- Knife attack
Three men slightly injured in altercation in Recklinghausen
During an altercation in Recklinghausen, two men allegedly attacked three men with a machete and a sword.
- Knife attack
Teenager attacked with knife during robbery in Donzdorf
Two unknown suspects allegedly robbed a teenager in Donzdorf. One allegedly made a cutting motion with a knife and cut the teenager's jacket.
- Knife attack
Man injures fellow resident with knife after dispute in Moisburg
At an accommodation facility for refugees in Moisburg, a 25-year-old resident is alleged to have injured a 37-year-old man with a knife after a dispute.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured during dispute in Leipzig
A 33-year-old man is suspected of seriously injuring a 44-year-old man with a pointed object during a dispute outside a support facility in Leipzig.
- Knife attack
Machete attack after dispute in Waltrop
Following a dispute in Waltrop, a kiosk operator was seriously injured with a machete. Two suspects are in pre-trial detention.
- Robbery/extortion
Beverage store robbed at knifepoint in Stuttgart
An unidentified man robbed a beverage store in Stuttgart-Ost, threatening a cashier with a knife and taking the cash register. He then fled towards Raitelsberg.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Bad Homburg spa park
Two men allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and demanded cash in Bad Homburg's spa park. They fled without any proceeds.
- Knife threat
Man threatens hospital staff with knife in Salzgitter
A 21-year-old man allegedly verbally threatened staff at a hospital in Salzgitter while holding a knife. Nobody was injured, and police later located him.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after alleged knife robbery in Marl
A pedestrian in Marl was allegedly ordered to hand over money while the suspect displayed a knife. Police arrested a man shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened mother with knife in Neubeuern
A man is alleged to have repeatedly threatened his mother in Neubeuern and held a knife to her neck.
- Knife threat
Man threatens residents with knife in Nuremberg
A man allegedly threatened residents in Nuremberg with a knife after an altercation. He and his companion were arrested.
- Knife attack
18-year-old injured in knife attack at fishing pond
An 18-year-old was injured with a knife at a fishing pond near Bad Wurzach. The suspected attacker fled.
- Knife threat
Child allegedly pulls knife during dispute in Pirmasens
A child allegedly pulled a knife during a dispute among children in Pirmasens. No one was injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife robbery in Munich
A man allegedly threatened a 35-year-old with a knife and stole cash in a Munich car park. The suspect was arrested following a search.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat at Munich supermarket
A 22-year-old man allegedly verbally threatened a 34-year-old during a dispute at a Munich supermarket and displayed a knife. Police arrested him nearby.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly tries to attack police officer with knife at Munich subway station
A man allegedly used a knife against a police officer at Karlsplatz in Munich. The officer was unharmed and the suspect was later arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted petrol station robbery involving a utility knife in Ernsthausen
A masked man allegedly threatened a petrol station employee with a utility knife and demanded cash in Ernsthausen. He fled without any money.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and robbed in Leipzig
A man is suspected of threatening and attacking a passer-by with a knife in Leipzig before robbing him of his shoulder bag. Police are seeking witnesses.