Man threatens police officers with utility knife in Bremen
A 21-year-old is alleged to have threatened police officers with a utility knife near Bremen's main railway station. He was arrested and nobody was injured.
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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
Knife reportedly used in altercation in Waiblingen
Knives were reportedly used during an altercation involving several people in Waiblingen. Three suspected participants were detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens former partner with an axe in Straßkirchen
A man is alleged to have threatened his former partner with an axe during a separation dispute in Straßkirchen.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers with knife in Crailsheim
During an identity check in Crailsheim, a man drew a knife and moved toward two police officers. He was injured by police gunfire and taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
27-year-old dies after altercation in Calden
A 27-year-old man died from stab injuries after an altercation in Calden. Another man was seriously injured but is not believed to be in life-threatening condition.
- Knife attack
41-year-old injured with pointed object in dispute in Laichingen
A 41-year-old man was allegedly injured with a pointed object during a dispute in Laichingen. Police are searching for two unidentified men.
- Knife attack
Teenagers injured with utility knife in Bremen altercation
During an altercation in Bremen's Gröpelingen district, one teenager injured two others with a utility knife. Three people involved were injured in total.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at beverage store in Weißenfels
An unknown man threatened employees of a beverage store in Weißenfels with a knife and demanded cash.
- Knife threat
Knife threat after dispute at Gera butcher's shop
Following a dispute at a butcher's shop in Gera, an employee threatened his colleague with a knife.
- Knife threat
Witness threatened with knife after saw theft in Kierspe
After a reciprocating saw was stolen from a garage in Kierspe, a man allegedly threatened a witness with a knife. The suspect fled into nearby woodland.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during attempted robbery in Herne
An unknown man allegedly threatened an e-scooter rider with a knife and demanded his wallet in Herne. The rider was not injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens security staff with utility knife at Zuffenhausen station
A 35-year-old man allegedly threatened two security employees with a utility knife at Zuffenhausen station. Police seized the knife and opened an investigation.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman robbed at knifepoint in Hamburg-Billstedt
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a 59-year-old woman with a knife while she was opening her front door in Hamburg-Billstedt and stole her handbag and jewellery. She was not injured.
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Woman injured with stabbing weapon at Essen underground stop
An unidentified man is alleged to have repeatedly attacked a 58-year-old woman with a stabbing weapon at Viehofer Platz in Essen. She sustained stab and cut injuries, while the suspect fled.
- Knife attack
Man lightly injured with knife in Eisenach
A 31-year-old man was lightly injured with a knife during an altercation in Eisenach, police said.
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Man seriously injured in knife attack in Düsseldorf
Following a dispute on Dorotheenstraße in Düsseldorf, a 45-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack. The unknown suspect fled and police are searching for him.
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Two teenagers injured in suspected machete attack in Berlin
Two teenagers reportedly suffered cuts from a machete during an altercation in Volkspark Mariendorf.
- Knife threat
Man arrested with utility knife after dispute in Berlin
After a dispute in Berlin, a man approached a driver holding a utility knife with its blade extended. Police arrested him and seized the knife.
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Man arrested after knife attack in Emmerich
Following an argument outside a snack bar in Emmerich, a man is alleged to have stabbed another man several times with a knife. The victim suffered serious injuries but is not in danger of death, police said.
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18-year-old injured in knife attack in Hanover
An 18-year-old was attacked and injured with a knife in a flat in Hanover-Bothfeld. The suspect fled, and police are investigating attempted homicide.