Man threatens hotel receptionist with knife in attempted Düsseldorf robbery
A man threatened a hotel receptionist in Düsseldorf with a knife and demanded cash. He fled without any proceeds after noticing other people in the entrance area.
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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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- Robbery/extortion
- Knife attack
Man injures roommate with knife in Bad Sooden-Allendorf
A man is alleged to have slightly injured a roommate with a knife in Bad Sooden-Allendorf. He was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Two teenagers arrested after attempted kiosk robbery in Wuppertal
Two masked teenagers allegedly robbed a kiosk in Wuppertal using a knife. The owner locked them inside the sales area and police arrested both.
- Robbery/extortion
Cashier threatened with knife and robbed in Düsseldorf
A masked man threatened a cashier with a knife at a Düsseldorf discount store and stole cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Man injured in knife robbery in Bochum
A 28-year-old man suffered minor injuries during a knife robbery in Bochum. Four suspects fled.
- Knife threat
Teenager attacked and threatened with knife in Duingen
A teenager was approached, punched and threatened with a knife in Duingen. The unidentified attacker fled.
- Knife attack
Man attacks police officers in Bavaria with two knives
A 78-year-old man allegedly attacked police officers with two knives in Bavaria after threatening his neighbour. He was arrested and suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured with knife in Bad Honnef
A 23-year-old man was critically injured with a knife during a dispute outside a fast-food restaurant in Bad Honnef. A 20-year-old suspect was arrested after fleeing.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor threatened with knife during robbery in Mannheim
A minor was threatened with a knife during a robbery at the Franklin-Mitte stop in Mannheim. Three suspects were provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife-like object in Zeulenroda-Triebes
A man was reportedly threatened with a knife-like object in Zeulenroda-Triebes on Friday evening. Police initially could not locate either the victim or the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens group with knife in Mosbach
A 32-year-old man allegedly threatened three young men with a knife several times during a dispute in Mosbach.
- Knife threat
Burglar threatens residents with knife in Konstanz
A man is alleged to have threatened residents with a knife after breaking into a flat in Konstanz. A police officer was slightly injured during the arrest.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute at Bielefeld playground
Two fleeing men are alleged to have attacked a 20-year-old with pepper spray and a knife at a playground in Bielefeld and taken jewellery.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager robbed at Blankenheim-Wald station with knife displayed
An unidentified man tore a necklace from a teenager's neck at Blankenheim-Wald station, displayed a knife and took cash.
- Knife attack
Man injures housemate in Kiel with knife to the neck
Following a dispute in Kiel, a man is alleged to have injured his housemate in the neck with a knife. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Trio fails in knife robbery attempt in Mönchengladbach
Three men are alleged to have attacked two 26-year-olds in Mönchengladbach. One held a folding knife at a victim, but the suspects fled without any loot.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after attempted knife robbery involving a watch
In Frankfurt am Main, a man allegedly drew a knife and demanded a watch during an arranged sale. The seller reportedly prevented the attempted robbery with a blank-firing gun, and police arrested the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers in Eisenberg with a push dagger
A 55-year-old man allegedly threatened police officers in Eisenberg with a push dagger. He was taken into custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife in Hof
A man was allegedly threatened with a knife during a dispute outside a facility for homeless people in Hof. A detention order was issued against the suspected attacker.
- Knife attack
Woman allegedly injured with knife in Lübeck
In Lübeck, a woman allegedly attacked her mother with at least one knife, causing superficial injuries. The suspect was placed in provisional accommodation.