Man allegedly tried to stab mediator with screwdriver in Bamberg
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have repeatedly tried to stab a 43-year-old man with a screwdriver at a petrol station in Bamberg.
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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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Two injured after altercation in Werl
Two residents of an accommodation facility in Werl sustained cut and stab injuries during an altercation. According to preliminary findings, at least one knife was involved.
- Robbery/extortion
Cashier threatened with knife in Datteln
An unidentified man threatened a cashier with a knife at a discount store in Datteln and demanded cash. The money was later returned in full.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife in attempted Bielefeld petrol station robbery
An unknown man threatened a petrol station employee in Bielefeld with a knife and told her to return to the shop. She fled, and the offender escaped without any proceeds.
- Knife attack
Woman found with stab injury in Dorf Mecklenburg
A 58-year-old woman was found with a stab injury in Dorf Mecklenburg. Police are investigating a possible connection to an altercation.
- Robbery/extortion
Employee threatened with knife in Ludwigsburg petrol station robbery
A suspect allegedly threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Ludwigsburg and stole cash. He fled without being identified.
- Knife attack
Two injured after dispute in Duisburg's old town
A man and a woman were injured during a dispute near a bank branch in Duisburg. Police said a stabbing or cutting implement may have been involved.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Nürtingen
In Nürtingen, an unknown man allegedly demanded cash from three people while displaying a knife. The group fled, and one member sustained minor injuries in the subsequent confrontation.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured during fight at Essen (Oldb) station
A man was seriously injured during an altercation involving several young men at Essen (Oldb) station. Police said a knife may have been used.
- Knife threat
Man threatens woman with folding knife in Hagen
In Hagen-Wehringhausen, a man allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a folding knife after following her.
- Robbery/extortion
Three minors threatened with pocketknife in Ludwigshafen
Three minors were allegedly asked for money and threatened with a pocketknife by youths in a park in Ludwigshafen. They fled.
- Knife attack
Woman arrested after suspected knife attack on mother in Sachsen bei Ansbach
A woman is suspected of attacking her mother with a knife in Sachsen bei Ansbach and causing life-threatening injuries. Police provisionally detained her.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station employee injured in attempted robbery in Hildesheim
A masked suspect allegedly demanded money while displaying a knife at a petrol station in Hildesheim. The employee suffered a hand injury and the suspect fled without any proceeds.
- Knife attack
Woman injured after dispute involving kitchen knife
Following a dispute in the Winnweiler collective municipality, a woman with bleeding shoulder injuries was taken to hospital. According to the couple, a kitchen knife was used during the confrontation.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened passenger on suburban train
Following an argument on a suburban train, a 34-year-old man allegedly threatened a 30-year-old fellow passenger with a knife. Police arrested him at Gernsbach station.
- Knife threat
Driver alleged to have threatened pedestrian with knife in Hanau
A driver is alleged to have threatened a pedestrian in Hanau with a folded knife after a traffic-related dispute. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Passer-by threatened with knife at Hagen central station
A 44-year-old man allegedly threatened a 37-year-old passer-by with a knife at Hagen central station. Police took him into custody.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after fatal knife attack in Berlin
During an argument at a company in Berlin-Gesundbrunnen, a man is alleged to have fatally injured a managing director with a knife. The suspect was later arrested together with his brother.
- Knife attack
Man remains at large after knife attack in Hagen
A 36-year-old was seriously injured in a dispute in Hagen after a man allegedly attacked him with a knife.
- Knife attack
Two injured after altercation in Duisburg's Immanuel-Kant-Park
Two people were injured after an altercation in Duisburg's Immanuel-Kant-Park. Initial findings indicate that a stabbing weapon may have been used.