Machete-wielding offender robs gaming arcade in Sontra
An unidentified offender armed with a machete robbed a gaming arcade in Sontra and took cash. No one was injured.
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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 remanded in custody after knife attack in Geldern
A man died and two other people were injured in a knife attack at a venue in Geldern. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Man pulls knife during attempted robbery outside Tuttlingen bar
Outside a bar in Tuttlingen, a man allegedly punched another man and pulled a knife after he refused to hand over his phone.
- Knife attack
Knife attack in Neuss treated as attempted homicide
A 21-year-old man allegedly seriously injured another 21-year-old man in a knife attack in Neuss. The suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene.
- Knife threat
Man threatens traveller and officer with scalpel in Munich
A man allegedly threatened a traveller with a scalpel at Munich Central Station. He later allegedly threatened a federal police officer as well.
- Robbery/extortion
Kitchen knife displayed in attempted extortion in Langen
An unidentified man allegedly demanded money from a woman while displaying a kitchen knife in a bank vestibule in Langen. He fled when she did not respond.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in Coburg altercation
During an altercation in Coburg, a man allegedly injured two men with a knife or similar object. A pre-trial detention order was issued against him.
- Knife attack
Four men use knives against each other at Gera stop
Four men used knives and belts against each other at a stop in Gera. Two suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Knife attack in Ulm city centre: suspect arrested
Two men were affected in a knife attack in Ulm city centre. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man held in pre-trial detention after Wuppertal knife attack
A 34-year-old man is suspected of injuring a 24-year-old man several times with a kitchen knife at Wupperpark-Ost. He was placed in pre-trial detention after his arrest.
- Knife attack
Man dies after stab wounds in Lünen
A 60-year-old man died in Lünen after sustaining two stab wounds to the leg. His 49-year-old partner is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Two guests seriously injured in knife attack in Ulm
A man allegedly seriously injured two restaurant guests with a knife in Ulm. He was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man injured with kitchen knife in Gelsenkirchen
A 39-year-old woman allegedly stabbed a 48-year-old man with a kitchen knife after an argument in Gelsenkirchen. The man sustained superficial injuries.
- Knife attack
Teenager injured with knife during dispute in Eislingen
During an altercation at Eislingen town hall, a teenager is alleged to have injured another teenager with a knife.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after knife attack in Halle (Saale)
A woman was seriously injured with a knife in Halle (Saale) and later died in hospital. The suspect was provisionally detained.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife robbery in Wilhelmshaven
A man is accused of threatening an employee at a Wilhelmshaven supermarket with a kitchen knife and taking about 800 euros from the till. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Store detective threatened with knife-like object in Duisburg
After a shoplifting incident at a Duisburg hardware store, an accomplice threatened a store detective with a knife-like pointed object. The two men fled.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in Hamburg stabbing
A 51-year-old man sustained life-threatening stab injuries during a confrontation in Hamburg-St. Georg. The suspected attacker has not yet been found.
- Robbery/extortion
Four men rob gaming arcade in Krefeld while displaying a knife
Four men allegedly demanded and took money from a gaming arcade in Krefeld while displaying a knife. Three suspects were remanded in custody by court order, while police continue searching for a fourth.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at petrol station in Langen
A masked man threatened a petrol station employee in Langen with a knife and stole cash. The employee was not injured.