Four delivery-service workers injured in Kassel
A 31-year-old man is suspected of injuring four delivery-service workers in Kassel and threatening some of them with a knife. He was arrested after fleeing.
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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 remanded after alleged knife attack in Osnabrück
A 47-year-old was seriously injured in a flat in Osnabrück. A 49-year-old allegedly stabbed him repeatedly with a knife and has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Two people killed in Bremen-Vegesack
Two people were killed in Bremen-Vegesack. A man died despite emergency treatment after suffering severe stab and cut injuries, while a woman was found dead in an apartment building.
- Knife threat
Jogger threatened by armed man near Waldweiler
A jogger encountered a man armed with two knives near Waldweiler and escaped without injury. The 21-year-old was later arrested.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in dispute in Berlin-Moabit
A man suffered a stabbing injury during a dispute in Berlin-Moabit and required emergency surgery. Two unknown attackers fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery involving a sharp object in Warstein
An unidentified person allegedly threatened a Warstein resident with a pointed or sharp object and demanded a cash box. The man fled without taking anything.
- Knife attack
Woman critically injured in suspected axe attack in Hanover
A 19-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring his 18-year-old former partner with an axe in Hanover. The suspect was later found with life-threatening injuries himself.
- Knife threat
Machete threat after dispute at Flaucher footbridge
Following a dispute at the Flaucher footbridge, a teenager allegedly waved a machete around. A man felt threatened, and police detained the teenager.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in suspected knife stabbing in Stuttgart-Ost
A 49-year-old man was seriously injured in Stuttgart-Ost, reportedly by a knife stab during an altercation. An initial search for the perpetrators was unsuccessful.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at gaming arcade in Tornesch
A masked man robbed a gaming arcade in Tornesch and took cash. He was carrying a sword-like object.
- Knife attack
Man injured in the neck with utility knife in Stutensee
A 33-year-old man allegedly tried to kill a patient with a utility knife at a medical practice in Stutensee.
- Knife attack
Woman remanded after machete attack on father
In Egelsbach, a woman is alleged to have seriously injured her father with a machete after an argument. She was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by stab wound in Castrop-Rauxel
Following an argument in Castrop-Rauxel, a 43-year-old man was seriously injured by a stab wound. A 47-year-old man was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men allegedly robbed walker at knifepoint in Großhansdorf
Two unknown men allegedly demanded valuables from a walker while displaying a stabbing weapon in woodland near Großhansdorf. The suspects fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Brandenburg an der Havel
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation in Brandenburg an der Havel. A suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in Kassel
A 39-year-old man was seriously injured in a knife attack in Kassel. The unidentified offender fled.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police patrol with knife in Frankfurt
A man allegedly threatened a police patrol with a knife in Frankfurt. One officer was slightly injured during his arrest.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Bad Langensalza
During an altercation involving several people at Augustinerplatz in Bad Langensalza, a man was critically injured with a knife and later died. Several suspects were arrested.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened residents in Sommersdorf with a machete
A man allegedly threatened residents in Sommersdorf with a machete after an argument. Police later seized a knife from him.
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Man seriously injured in knife attack in Senden
Following an argument at municipal accommodation in Senden, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 34-year-old man in the head with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and the suspect was arrested.