Store detective threatened with knife in Röhrsdorf
After a shoplifting incident in Röhrsdorf, a man threatened a store detective with a knife and fled. His companion also escaped.
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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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Three people injured in altercation in Bremen
Three people suffered stab wounds during an altercation in Bremen-Walle. Police said knives were used.
- Knife attack
21-year-old seriously injured with knife in Ahlen
A man is alleged to have seriously injured a 21-year-old with a knife following an argument in Ahlen. Two suspects fled.
- Knife attack
Attack with broken beer bottle in Kuchen
A man is suspected of attacking people with a broken beer bottle during an altercation at residential accommodation in Kuchen. Two people and a police officer suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Two men remanded after knife attack in Laupheim
A 37-year-old man was injured with a kitchen knife during a dispute at worker accommodation in Laupheim. Both men were remanded in custody after the incident.
- Knife attack
Two men remanded after cutting injuries in Tittling
Two men suffered cutting injuries during an altercation at Tittling's market square. Two suspects were remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with pocketknife during dispute in Konstanz
During an altercation by Lake Constance in Konstanz, a man is alleged to have threatened a 33-year-old with a pocketknife. Police seized the knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife threat during robbery in Coburg
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a 19-year-old man with a knife in Coburg and extorted cash from him. They then escaped with about 180 euros.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack at Cologne Cathedral Square
An 18-year-old suspect has been remanded after a violent confrontation at Cologne Cathedral Square. He is alleged to have inflicted a life-threatening stab wound on a 22-year-old with a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men rob petrol station in Recklinghausen
Two unknown men threatened staff at a petrol station in Recklinghausen with a weapon and a knife before fleeing with cash and cigarettes.
- Knife attack
Two men injured after altercation at Cologne Cathedral square
Two men suffered stab and cut injuries during an altercation at Cologne Cathedral square. A 22-year-old underwent emergency surgery and the suspect remained at large.
- Knife attack
Kiosk owner injured with knife during robbery in Langenhagen
An unidentified man threatened a 37-year-old kiosk owner in Langenhagen with a knife, demanded cash and injured his hand.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat at Mönchengladbach central station
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a 30-year-old man with a knife at Mönchengladbach central station. Federal police arrested him, and the knife was later recovered.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with broken bottle in Bremen
A man was seriously injured with the broken neck of a glass bottle in Bremen's Steintor district. The attacker then took the victim's mobile phone and fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Supermarket employee threatened with knife in Bremen
An unidentified man held a knife in front of a 22-year-old supermarket employee in Bremen, demanded money and fled with a cash box.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in altercation at Eislingen bar
A 25-year-old man suffered serious stab and cut injuries during an altercation at a bar in Eislingen. A 28-year-old is being investigated on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted robbery with utility knife in Hagen
A 21-year-old man allegedly threatened a 40-year-old man with a utility knife and demanded money in Hagen. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injures fellow resident with knife in Deggendorf
A man allegedly injured a fellow resident's arms with a knife after an argument at accommodation in Deggendorf. A detention warrant was executed against him.
- Knife attack
Two injured after altercation at Westhafenplatz
Two people suffered stab injuries during an altercation between two groups at Frankfurt's Westhafenplatz.
- Robbery/extortion
Priest threatened with knife in Mönchengladbach
Unknown offenders are reported to have broken into a prayer house in Mönchengladbach, threatened a priest with a knife and stolen cash and jewellery.