Man attacked with pointed object in attempted robbery in Hanau
During an attempted robbery in Hanau, an offender thrust a pointed object at a man. The victim's phone in his jacket apparently prevented serious injury.
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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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Man provisionally detained after knife injury in Dresden
Following an argument in Dresden, a 34-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 32-year-old man with a knife. Police provisionally detained the suspect.
- Knife attack
Bus driver attacked with knife in Cologne
A man allegedly stabbed toward a bus driver with a knife in Cologne. The driver fended off the attack and was then lightly injured by pepper spray.
- Knife threat
Man threatens group with knife in Bad Friedrichshall
Following an argument outside a shop in Bad Friedrichshall, a man allegedly threatened several people with a knife. Police detained him after a search.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Schwalmstadt
A 25-year-old man is accused of injuring a fellow resident in the neck with a utility knife at an accommodation facility in Schwalmstadt. The victim underwent surgery, and the suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Kiel
A man is suspected of repeatedly attacking another man with a knife during a dispute in Kiel and injuring his hand. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife robbery at Wegberg bank
A man allegedly robbed a bank branch in Wegberg using a knife. Police arrested him near the scene after coins were handed over.
- Knife attack
Man sought after stabbing injury in Marl
A 34-year-old man suffered a serious stabbing injury following an argument in Marl. Police are searching for a man.
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Man seriously injured with knife in attempted robbery in Cologne
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an attempted robbery in Cologne-Porz. The attacker remains unknown.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Dortmund
Two unknown suspects allegedly attacked a man with a knife in Dortmund and critically injured him after he refused to hand over cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife in Bremen
An unknown offender threatened a passer-by with a long knife in Bremen-Kattenturm and demanded his wallet.
- Knife attack
Man fatally attacks teenager with knife in Lemgo
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have attacked a teenager with a knife in Lemgo, causing fatal injuries.
- Knife threat
Two men threaten group in Rostock with knife and bottles
During a confrontation in Rostock, two men allegedly threatened a 23-year-old man and his six companions with a knife and broken bottles. The 23-year-old sustained minor injuries.
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Four injured after knife attack in Kissing
Four people were injured after a dispute at an accommodation facility in Kissing. A detention warrant was issued for a 31-year-old suspect.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly held machete during dispute in Magdeburg
During a dispute in an apartment building in Magdeburg, a man allegedly held a machete. Police seized the suspected weapon and opened an investigation.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passenger with knife on Berlin S-Bahn
Following an argument on an S-Bahn stopped at Ostkreuz, a man allegedly threatened a passenger with a knife. Federal police provisionally detained him.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after suspected knife attack in Karlsruhe
During an argument in an apartment in Karlsruhe, a 47-year-old man is suspected of inflicting multiple injuries on a 30-year-old man with a small kitchen knife. The seriously injured man underwent emergency surgery, and the suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Two offenders rob Emmerich discount store with knife
Two unknown offenders threatened two employees at a discount store in Emmerich with a knife and a crowbar before fleeing with cash.
- Knife threat
Men armed with knives threaten people in Hamm
Several men allegedly forced open an apartment door in Hamm while armed with knives and threatened those inside.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife in Wolfsburg robbery
An unknown man threatened a minor employee of a drinks market in Wolfsburg with a knife and stole cash.