Woman found dead with stab wounds in Cologne apartment
A 39-year-old woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment in Cologne-Junkersdorf. A 47-year-old man suspected of killing her was detained; the weapon has not been identified.
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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 attacks
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted robbery with a stabbing weapon at Leipzig supermarket
A man threatened a supermarket employee in Leipzig with a stabbing weapon and demanded cash. He fled empty-handed when other employees appeared.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in altercation involving a knife and baton
A knife and baton were used during a dispute near Rohrstraße in Mönchengladbach. Both men involved were injured, and one was admitted to hospital.
- Knife threats
Youth office employee threatened with pointed object in Porta Westfalica
A 35-year-old woman allegedly threatened an employee at a youth welfare office in Porta Westfalica with a pointed object. No one was injured; she was later placed in a specialist clinic.
- Robbery and extortion
Suspected knife robbery in Offenbach leaves two men injured
In Offenbach, two men allegedly demanded money from two others while holding knives. Both men suffered superficial cuts, and police provisionally detained two suspects.
- Knife threats
Teenager suspected of threatening boy with machete in Stuttgart
In a Stuttgart park, a teenager allegedly threatened a boy with a machete while another teenager held him. Police temporarily detained one suspect.
- Robbery and extortion
Two men threatened with knife in Oldenburg parking lot
During a dispute in a garden centre parking lot in Oldenburg, a man threatened two young men with a knife and a baton. He took one man’s phone and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing weapon during dispute outside Teltow accommodation
During a dispute among three residents of shared accommodation in Teltow, one man injured another in the upper body with a stabbing weapon. All three men required medical treatment.
- Knife threats
Shoplifting suspects threaten staff with razor blades in Gütersloh
After a shoplifting incident in Gütersloh, two fleeing men allegedly threatened staff with razor blades. Police provisionally detained both and are investigating a third suspect.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife during dispute at Sendlinger-Tor-Platz
During a dispute at Sendlinger-Tor-Platz in Munich, a 32-year-old man allegedly threatened a 42-year-old man with a knife. Police detained the suspect.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife in Erfurt station underpass
A 26-year-old man allegedly threatened a 19-year-old man with a knife in an Erfurt station underpass. The younger man was unhurt, and police opened an investigation into the suspect.
- Knife threats
Teenage girl threatens two boys with knife attack in Vöhringen
In Vöhringen's Kirchplatz, a teenage girl verbally threatened to attack two boys with a knife. Police later located her and a teenage companion; no recovered knife was reported.
- Knife threats
Suspected shoplifter handles knife in front of staff
In a Nordhausen supermarket, a 36-year-old drew a knife after an employee confronted him and later placed it in front of other staff. Police took him into custody; nobody was hurt.
- Knife attacks
Pupil slightly injured in knife attack in Albstadt
A teenager is suspected of punching a teacher at a school in Albstadt and then slightly injuring a pupil with a kitchen knife. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife attacks
Man, 38, seriously injured in knife attack in Bremen
After an argument on Bahnhofstraße in Bremen, an unknown man stabbed a 38-year-old man in the abdomen. The seriously injured man was taken to hospital, and police are looking for the attacker.
- Robbery and extortion
Four teenagers threatened with knife in Seeheim-Jugenheim
An unidentified person threatened four teenagers with a knife in Seeheim-Jugenheim and demanded cash. They escaped, and police are investigating an attempted robbery.
- Knife attacks
Man reportedly injured with knife after dispute in Fürstenwalde
After a dispute in Fürstenwalde/Spree, an 18-year-old allegedly injured a 20-year-old with a knife. The injured man received hospital treatment.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack outside supermarket in Neuss
After a dispute outside a supermarket in Neuss, a 63-year-old man allegedly injured a 40-year-old man in the neck with a knife. Police initially arrested the suspect, and the injured man was taken to hospital.
- Knife threats
Man takes hold of kitchen knives during dispute in Wilhelmsdorf accommodation
During a dispute at shared accommodation in Wilhelmsdorf, a 27-year-old man took hold of two kitchen knives. A 38-year-old man who tried to calm him sustained a minor cut.
- Knife threats
Father threatened with knife in Meckenheim
A 48-year-old allegedly threatened his 76-year-old father with a knife at a house in Meckenheim. The father reached safety, and a specialist police unit restrained the son.