Woman remains in critical condition after stabbing injuries in Paderborn
A woman sustained life-threatening stabbing injuries in a sports hall at an adult education centre in Paderborn. A 25-year-old suspect has been remanded in 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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- Knife attack
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Pinneberg woodland
Two men are alleged to have threatened a walker with knives and robbed him of valuables in woodland in Pinneberg.
- Knife attack
Knife attack outside bakery in Celle left no one injured
Outside a bakery in Celle, a man allegedly tried to attack another man with a knife. The suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Two men critically injured in stabbing in Soltau
Two men suffered life-threatening injuries from stab wounds during a dispute involving a larger group in Soltau. One man was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man stabbed during relationship dispute in Aßlar
During a meeting in Aßlar, a man allegedly injured his former partner’s new companion with a knife. The suspect was arrested and later released from police custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens supermarket staff in Augsburg with kitchen knife
A man allegedly threatened two supermarket employees with a kitchen knife after a theft in Augsburg. Police arrested him after he fled.
- Knife threat
Two travellers threatened with knife at Bempflingen station
After an argument at Bempflingen station, a man allegedly threatened two travellers with a knife. Federal police are investigating on suspicion of making threats.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly stabbed towards another man's neck in Euskirchen
Following an argument in Euskirchen, a man allegedly stabbed with a knife towards another man's neck. The targeted man avoided the attack and was not injured.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens petrol station employee with knife in Legden
An unknown man threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Legden and stole cash. He then fled on foot.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife at Frankfurt-Griesheim railway station
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation at Frankfurt-Griesheim railway station. The alleged attacker and an accompanying person fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Unknown man threatens elderly man with knife and demands jewellery in Freiburg
An unknown man allegedly threatened an 85-year-old with a knife and demanded jewellery in Freiburg. The man refused and the suspect fled empty-handed.
- Knife attack
Man injured in the arm by stab wound in Weinheim
A 31-year-old man suffered a stab wound to the arm in Weinheim on Monday evening. The 21-year-old suspect was identified later.
- Knife threat
Men threaten 33-year-old in Königsbronn with stabbing or cutting weapon
During an altercation in a Königsbronn supermarket car park, two men allegedly threatened a 33-year-old with a knife or machete. Another man was slightly injured by blows.
- Knife attack
Teenager remanded after stabbing in Hattingen
A teenager was injured with a knife during an altercation in Hattingen. Another teenager was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Knife attack at Ulm railway station: two suspects in pre-trial detention
Two men are alleged to have attacked a 24-year-old man with pepper spray and a knife at Ulm railway station. The man was injured.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after fatal stabbing injury in Augsburg
A 59-year-old man was found with a fatal stab injury in his apartment in Augsburg in early October. A 68-year-old man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute at Limburg snack bar
A man was injured in the hand with a knife during a dispute at a snack bar in Limburg. Police arrested the suspect after a search.
- Knife attack
Mother seriously injured after knife attack in Gommersheim
A 56-year-old woman was attacked with a knife and a branch during a family dispute in Gommersheim. She requires surgery, and her minor son is still being sought.
- Robbery/extortion
Two unidentified men threaten man with knife in Cologne
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a man with a knife on Zülpicher Straße in Cologne and took cash and a car key. They then fled.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly killed by knife wounds in Ellwangen
A woman is suspected of killing her husband with knife wounds in their shared home in Ellwangen. She was taken to hospital with injuries.