Neighbour threatened with kitchen knife in Frankenthal
Following an argument in Frankenthal, a 30-year-old man allegedly threatened his 61-year-old neighbour with a kitchen knife. Police temporarily detained him.
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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
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens hotel staff with knife and steals valuables in Lüneburg
A 27-year-old man allegedly threatened several employees at a Lüneburg hotel business with a knife and obtained valuables and cash. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man injured in attack at Berlin’s Österreichpark
Several unidentified offenders allegedly attacked a 38-year-old man in Berlin’s Österreichpark and injured him with a pointed instrument. They fled without any stolen property.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in dispute at motorway service area
During a dispute at the Hildesheimer Börde motorway service area, a man allegedly seriously injured his opponent with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital.
- Knife threat
Man threatens people with knife outside Betzdorf pub
A man allegedly threatened several people with a knife outside a pub in Betzdorf. Police located him at the scene and seized the knife.
- Knife attack
Woman injured with kitchen knife in Achern
A 33-year-old man allegedly injured a 46-year-old woman in the legs with a kitchen knife after an argument at accommodation in Achern. Police provisionally detained him after he fled.
- Knife threat
Man draws knife during dispute in Dortmund
During a dispute between two men in Dortmund, a 29-year-old is alleged to have drawn a knife. No one was injured.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Hamburg-Harburg
Three unknown suspects allegedly critically injured a 26-year-old man with multiple knife wounds after an argument in Hamburg-Harburg.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with an edged weapon during dispute in Bremen
Two men were injured by stabbing during a dispute in Bremen's Steintor district. Police arrested a 30-year-old suspect.
- Knife threat
Cyclist threatens police officers with knife in Böblingen
A cyclist held a knife towards police officers during a traffic stop in Böblingen. Officers subdued and disarmed him.
- Robbery/extortion
25-year-old injured in knife robbery in Bremen
An unidentified offender robbed a 25-year-old man near Bremen’s Bürgerweide, injured him with a knife and stole his bag.
- Knife threat
Thief threatens employee with knife in Pritzwalk
After stealing spirits, an unidentified man allegedly threatened an employee of a supermarket in Pritzwalk with a knife. He fled in a black Mercedes.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at petrol station in Witzenhausen
An unidentified man allegedly used a knife to rob a petrol station in Witzenhausen of cash before fleeing.
- Robbery/extortion
Children extort boy with knife at Gelsenkirchen skate park
Two children allegedly held a boy at the skate park near Schalker Bahnhof and forced him to hand over cash. One of them held a closed knife in their hand.
- Knife attack
Senior injured in Annaberg-Buchholz robbery
A senior suffered stab and cut injuries during a robbery in Annaberg-Buchholz. His wife was threatened, and a suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Man stabs another man during dispute outside Leinfelden-Echterdingen snack bar
Two men were injured during a confrontation outside a snack bar in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. A 31-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed his 51-year-old opponent in the thigh with a kitchen knife.
- Knife threat
Teenager threatens man during suspected attempted robbery in Cologne
A teenager is suspected of threatening a 43-year-old man in Cologne with a pointed object while unsuccessfully demanding cash. A court ordered the teenager held in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Youths threaten playground visitor with knife in Großkrotzenburg
Two youths allegedly threatened a visitor at a playground in Großkrotzenburg with a long knife. They then fled on an e-scooter.
- Knife attack
Traffic dispute in Braunschweig ends in knife attack
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 39-year-old man with a knife after a traffic dispute in Braunschweig.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in Cologne kiosk
A man was allegedly injured in the neck with a pointed object after an argument in a kiosk in Cologne-Deutz. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested shortly afterwards.