Resident returns with two knives during dispute in Friedrichshafen
After a dispute at a petrol station in Friedrichshafen, a resident returned with two kitchen knives. Police resolved the situation and opened proceedings.
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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
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery of delivery driver in Breisach-Niederrimsingen
At least two unidentified men allegedly threatened a delivery driver with a knife, demanded cash and locked him inside his delivery van.
- Knife attack
23-year-old injured with knife in Nuremberg
An unidentified man injured a 23-year-old with a knife after an argument at Spittlertorzwinger in Nuremberg and fled.
- Knife threat
Two women arrested after knife threat in Munich
Two women allegedly threatened a 21-year-old woman with a knife in a Munich apartment and demanded everyday items. Both were arrested.
- Knife attack
Man stabbed multiple times during dispute in Hanover
Two hotel workers were injured during a dispute in Hanover. A 21-year-old man sustained multiple life-threatening stab wounds, and his 26-year-old counterpart was arrested.
- Knife attack
24-year-old seriously injured by multiple stab wounds in Hanover
An unidentified man seriously injured a 24-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Leibnizufer in Hanover before fleeing.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack at Dortmund Central Station
A man was critically injured with a knife during a dispute on the forecourt of Dortmund Central Station. Two men were arrested.
- Knife threat
Girl threatened with knife in Allendorf
During a dispute following a scooter purchase, a man allegedly threatened a girl with a knife in Allendorf (Lumda).
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Kaiserslautern
A man was seriously but not life-threateningly injured with a knife during an altercation at Musikerplatz in Kaiserslautern. The perpetrators fled.
- Knife attack
Woman in pre-trial detention after alleged knife attack in Hof
A woman is alleged to have attacked a resident with a knife after an argument at accommodation in Hof. The man injured his finger while defending himself, and the suspect was remanded in pre-trial detention.
- Robbery/extortion
Two minors in pre-trial detention after alleged knife robbery in Dresden
Two minors are alleged to have robbed a 19-year-old of cash while displaying a knife outside Dresden's main railway station. Both were remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Man threatens group in Bielefeld with machete
During a confrontation between two groups at Bielefeld's Jahnplatz, a man allegedly displayed a machete and threatened other people involved.
- Knife attack
66-year-old injured in face in Raunheim
An unknown offender allegedly injured a 66-year-old man in the face with a pointed object in Raunheim. Police consider a knife highly likely to have been the weapon.
- Knife attack
At least five seriously injured after dispute in Gelsenkirchen
At least five people were seriously injured in a confrontation in Gelsenkirchen, police said. Knives were reportedly among the weapons used.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured in knife attack at Erlangen bus station
A teenager is suspected of threatening another teenager with a knife and inflicting stab injuries during a struggle at Erlangen bus station. The suspect was later provisionally arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens kiosk customer with knife in Langenhagen
An unknown man allegedly threatened a customer with a knife and demanded cash at a kiosk in Langenhagen. The attempted robbery failed.
- Knife attack
Man slightly injured in knife attack in Kirchheim am Ries
Following a dispute in a flat in Kirchheim am Ries, a man allegedly threatened another man with a knife and slightly injured him while attempting to stab him. A detention order was executed against the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man pulls knife during police operation in Ludwigshafen
A man held a large knife in a bar in Ludwigshafen and pulled it again when police arrived. Officers used a Taser and took him into custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Young woman robbed at knifepoint in Steinfurt
An unknown man allegedly threatened a young woman with a knife in Steinfurt and took cash from her wallet.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured with knife in Altötting
A 22-year-old man suffered life-threatening stab wounds in Altötting. A suspect was later arrested in Austria.