Knife threat during brawl in Limburg-Staffel
During an altercation in Limburg-Staffel, a man allegedly drew a knife and threatened others with it. Several people were injured and the perpetrators fled.
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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
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Two men seriously injured with knife at Bochum bus stop
An unidentified man attacked two men at a bus stop in Bochum, first using pepper spray and then a knife. Both were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens petrol station employee in Mannheim with kitchen knife
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a petrol station employee in Mannheim with a kitchen knife and demanded cash. He fled after receiving the money.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife stabbing in Gelsenkirchen
During an argument in Gelsenkirchen, a man injured his opponent with a knife stab, police said.
- Robbery/extortion
Man remanded in custody after armed extortion in Riedenburg
A man is suspected of threatening a petrol station cashier and a customer with a knife in Riedenburg. A 52-year-old man was remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at Giessen arcade
A masked man allegedly showed a knife to an employee at an arcade in Giessen and demanded cash.
- Robbery/extortion
Two suspects arrested after knife extortion in Frankfurt
Two suspects are accused of threatening a man with a knife at a Frankfurt hotel and demanding further payments.
- Knife threat
Teenager threatens another teenager with knife at Hanau market square
At Hanau's market square, a teenager is alleged to have threatened another teenager with a knife after an argument.
- Knife attack
Man provisionally detained after knife attack in Bremen
In Bremen, a man allegedly threatened an employee at a sales stand with a knife and made stabbing movements towards him after an argument. The employee was not injured.
- Knife attack
Man slightly injured in alleged knife attack in Ulm
A 28-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two men in Ulm. One attacker allegedly tried to stab him with a pocketknife, leaving him with a slight cut injury.
- Knife threat
Woman threatens driver and police officers with utility knife in Kaiserslautern
In Kaiserslautern, a woman threatened a driver and then police officers with a utility knife. She was arrested.
- Knife threat
Man threatens partner with knife in Heubach
In Heubach, a man allegedly threatened his partner with a knife. A police officer was slightly injured during his detention.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station employee threatened with knife in Waiblingen
An unknown man threatened a petrol station employee in Waiblingen with a knife and demanded money.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Sulzbach-Rosenberg
A 63-year-old man was injured in the hand with a knife during a dispute at accommodation in Sulzbach-Rosenberg. A detention order was issued against a 38-year-old suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after serious knife robbery in Moers
A man is alleged to have forced a 19-year-old in Moers to hand over valuables while displaying a knife. Police provisionally detained him.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor remanded in custody after attempted petrol station robbery in Waiblingen
A minor suspect has been remanded in custody after an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Waiblingen. An employee suffered a minor injury during a confrontation.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs woman after displaying knife in Gladbeck
An unidentified man allegedly pushed a woman to the floor, displayed a knife and robbed her of her wallet inside a building in Gladbeck. The woman suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Several injured after knife attack at Rheine station
Several young men were injured during a fight between two groups at Rheine station. Federal police said a knife was used.
- Knife attack
Youths injured in altercation at Gröditz station
A knife was used during an altercation involving four youths at Gröditz station. At least two participants were injured and later taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack during family dispute in Nuremberg
During a family dispute in Nuremberg, an 18-year-old man is alleged to have attacked his 40-year-old brother-in-law with a knife. The victim died at the scene.