Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Forst
A 41-year-old truck driver is alleged to have seriously injured a 45-year-old man with a knife in Forst. Two men who intervened sustained minor injuries.
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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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Waiter threatened with knife in Würzburg
A guest allegedly threatened a waiter with a knife during an argument at a restaurant in Würzburg. The man fled and police are investigating.
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67-year-old man allegedly injured with knife in Backnang
A 67-year-old man was attacked at a bus stop in Backnang and allegedly injured in the back with a knife.
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Knife displayed during assault in Arnsberg
During a group assault in Arnsberg, one suspect allegedly displayed a knife. Police said the victim was injured with a knuckle-duster.
- Knife attack
Man attacked with broken bottle in Schweindorf
An unknown person thrust a broken glass bottle toward a man in Schweindorf. The targeted man injured his hand while defending himself.
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Man seriously injured with knife during dispute in Freiburg
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured during a dispute in Freiburg after an unidentified person allegedly used a knife against him.
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Cyclist threatened with knife in Koblenz
Two accused men allegedly threatened an unidentified cyclist with a knife in Koblenz. The man defended himself with his bicycle and fled.
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Man threatens security staff with knife at Dresden store
After a theft at a Dresden drugstore, a suspected shoplifter threatened security staff with a knife and fled.
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Knife threat in Dortmund
A person was reportedly threatened with a knife in Dortmund.
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Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Landshut
At a celebration in Landshut, a man is alleged to have injured another man several times with a knife after an argument. The suspect was remanded in custody.
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Man seriously injured in altercation in Stendal
A man was seriously injured with bladed and pointed weapons during an altercation behind the Altmark-Forum in Stendal. A suspect was remanded in custody.
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Minden: Man injured with pointed object during altercation
A man suffered two cuts during an altercation in Minden after a teenager allegedly used a pointed object.
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Man threatens group with knife in Mainz
A man allegedly held a knife threateningly towards a group after an argument at Mainz's Malakoff Passage. Police located him at the scene.
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Man injured with knife during dispute in Mutterstadt
A man was injured with a knife during a dispute in Mutterstadt. Criminal proceedings were initiated against a suspect.
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22-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Mainz
A 22-year-old was seriously injured by multiple knife wounds outside a bar near Mainz Central Station. The suspect fled.
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19-year-old man injured with knife during confrontation in Eisenach
A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital injured after a confrontation between two groups in Eisenach. Initial findings indicate that a knife was allegedly used.
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Man threatens employee with pocketknife after theft in Bad Homburg
A 46-year-old allegedly struck an employee and threatened him with a pocketknife after a theft at a Bad Homburg supermarket. He was arrested later.
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Man allegedly attacked acquaintance with knife in Lahr
A 33-year-old man allegedly tried to injure a 30-year-old acquaintance with a knife in Lahr. The younger man sustained minor injuries while defending himself.
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Man arrested after serious neck injury in Osnabrück
A man is alleged to have inflicted a deep neck cut on a 21-year-old with a pointed object in an Osnabrück apartment. The suspect was arrested later.
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49-year-old critically injured by stab wound in Obertshausen
A 49-year-old man sustained a life-threatening stab wound during an altercation at a home in Obertshausen. Police arrested his son as a suspect.