Man seriously injured with knife in Aichach
An unknown suspect is alleged to have stabbed a 47-year-old man in the upper body with a knife in Aichach, seriously injuring him. Criminal police are investigating an attempted homicide.
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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 attack
- Knife attack
Supermarket employee seriously injured in knife attack in Hanover
An employee was seriously injured after a man attacked him with a knife at a supermarket in Hanover. A 20-year-old suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Knife threat
Heilbronn: Man handles knife during police operation
At a bar in Heilbronn, a man handled a knife during a police operation. Two officers sustained minor injuries while he resisted.
- Knife attack
46-year-old found dead with stab and cut wounds in Frankfurt flat
A 46-year-old man was found dead with multiple stab and cut wounds in a flat in central Frankfurt. Detectives are investigating on suspicion of homicide.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and injured in Bad Bergzabern
Three men are alleged to have threatened a 55-year-old man with a knife in Bad Bergzabern, demanded cash and cigarettes, and slightly injured him. A 24-year-old suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Two men injured in knife incident during dispute in Offenburg
Two men were injured during a dispute involving several men at Offenburg's market square. Police said knives and a stick were used.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife during e-scooter sale in Münster
A teenager was threatened with a knife during a planned e-scooter sale in Münster. Four youths fled with the scooter.
- Knife attack
Teenager allegedly attacked bus driver with knife in Heidenheim
A teenager allegedly threatened a bus driver in Heidenheim with a kitchen knife and made stabbing and cutting motions. The suspect was detained and is in pre-trial custody.
- Knife attack
Two injured in attack with broken bottle necks in Homberg
Two unidentified men allegedly attacked and injured two teenagers with broken bottle necks at Homberg bus station. The suspects fled, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at Landshut station forecourt
Two unknown men allegedly robbed a 48-year-old man of his waist bag at Landshut station forecourt while displaying a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Man forced to hand over bag at knifepoint in Düren
Two suspects allegedly blocked a 30-year-old man’s path in Düren. One threatened him with a knife and took his shoulder bag.
- Knife threat
Knife threat after confrontation in Oelde
Following a confrontation, a knife threat was reportedly made in the street in Oelde. Police investigated several possible suspects.
- Knife threat
Knives and axes reported in Augsburg confrontation
Several people in Augsburg were reported to have confronted each other with knives and axes. Four men were stopped, while another suspect remains at large.
- Knife attack
Teenager critically injured in Hamburg knife attack
A teenager was critically injured by multiple knife wounds in Hamburg-Groß Flottbek. Police arrested two minor suspects.
- Knife attack
27-year-old injured in stabbing in Hamm
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 27-year-old man with a knife during an altercation in Hamm.
- Knife attack
Woman critically injured with stabbing weapon in Hanover
A 31-year-old woman was critically injured with an as-yet unidentified stabbing weapon at accommodation in Hanover's Sahlkamp area. Police are searching for a 38-year-old man.
- Knife threat
Man threatens driver with knife in Augsburg
Following a dispute on Jakoberstraße in Augsburg, a 27-year-old man allegedly threatened an 18-year-old driver with a knife. Police arrested him and seized the knife.
- Knife attack
Resident injured with knife during dispute in Lauben
A resident was slightly injured in the upper body with a knife during a dispute at an asylum-seeker accommodation in Lauben. Police located the suspect at the scene.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbery with knife in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock
A masked man threatened a petrol station employee with a knife and took cash in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock.
- Knife attack
19-year-old injured in suspected robbery in Sigmaringen
Three suspects are accused of abusing a 19-year-old for hours in Sigmaringen, threatening him with a knife and causing minor injuries. One suspect is in pre-trial detention.