Machete thrown at a man's feet
At Binz beach, a 51-year-old man is alleged to have attacked two men and thrown a machete at one man's feet. No one was injured, and police took him into 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 threat
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured by stabbing in Hanover dispute
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured by stabbing during a dispute at Kantplatz in Hanover. The 36-year-old suspect fled, while the victim remained in intensive care after emergency surgery.
- Robbery/extortion
Delivery worker robbed with folding knife in Jena
A delivery worker was threatened with a folding knife and robbed in an apartment building in Jena on Tuesday. The offender fled with cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs smartphone with knife in Kaiserslautern
A man allegedly threatened a 35-year-old man with a knife and robbed him of his smartphone in Kaiserslautern.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat against police in Hademstorf
A man allegedly threatened police officers in Hademstorf, saying he would kill them with a firearm or knife. Police arrested him and took him to hospital.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at bakery in Hanover
An unidentified man threatened a bakery employee in Hanover-Anderten with a knife, demanded that she open the cash register and fled with cash.
- Knife threat
Man threatens visitor at Winnenden accommodation with knife
A resident of shared accommodation in Winnenden allegedly threatened a visitor with a knife. The visitor fled, and police found the suspect in his flat.
- Robbery/extortion
Two petrol stations robbed at knifepoint in Bremen
Two petrol stations were robbed in Bremen-Huchting. Two female employees were threatened with a knife, and a minor suspect was arrested.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during dispute in Hadamar
During an altercation at a restaurant in Hadamar, a man allegedly threatened another man with a knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with knife in Großengottern
Following an argument in Großengottern, a man allegedly threatened his opponent with a knife. Police opened an investigation.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife during robbery in Mannheim park
Three unknown suspects allegedly threatened a 47-year-old man with a knife and robbed him of his bag in Mannheim's Friedrichspark. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man attacks father with hammer and knife in Frankenthal
An 18-year-old man is alleged to have attacked his father with a hammer and knife in Frankenthal. The seriously injured man escaped, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery at Düsseldorf discount store
An unidentified man threatened a cashier with a knife at a discount store in Düsseldorf and demanded money. He fled without taking anything.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in altercation in Lindenfels
Two men were injured in an altercation in Lindenfels. Police said a machete apparently was used.
- Knife attack
Teenager injures another teenager with bread knife in Brilon
At a child and youth welfare facility in Brilon, a teenager lightly injured another teenager with a bread knife after a dispute. Police later located the attacker.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Bremen after Pride event
A 23-year-old man was insulted and threatened with a knife in Bremen's old town after attending a Pride event. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager forced to hand over valuables at knifepoint in Wilhelmshaven
A teenager was attacked by several youths in Wilhelmshaven's Kurpark and forced at knifepoint to hand over his belongings.
- Knife threat
Man threatens guests with knife at bar in Lustadt
A 63-year-old man allegedly pointed a knife threateningly at guests in a bar in Lustadt. Police took him into custody.
- Knife attack
Man found seriously injured with stab and cut wounds in Frankfurt
A 47-year-old man was found seriously injured with multiple stab and cut wounds in Frankfurt am Main. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man threatens flatmate with knife in Munich
A 19-year-old man threatened his 40-year-old flatmate with a knife following an argument in Munich. Both men were injured, and the suspect was placed in psychiatric care.