Knife reportedly drawn during dispute in Ludwigshafen
During a dispute in Ludwigshafen, one of two men reportedly drew a knife. 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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- Knife threat
- Knife threat
Man threatens group of walkers with knife in Mainz
A 53-year-old allegedly threatened a group of walkers with a knife in Mainz and pursued one member of the group. Police detained him after using a Taser and seized a pocketknife.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in altercation at Jungfernstieg
A 31-year-old man was allegedly injured with a knife during a dispute between two groups at Hamburg's Jungfernstieg. The unidentified attacker escaped.
- Knife attack
24-year-old injured in knife attack in Freiburg
A 24-year-old was injured with a knife during a dispute at Stühlinger Kirchplatz in Freiburg. The suspect remains unidentified.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in attack with stabbing weapon in Essen
A man was critically injured with a stabbing weapon during a confrontation between two groups in Essen. Two companions suffered minor injuries from striking instruments.
- Robbery/extortion
Man lightly injured in knife robbery in Recklinghausen
Two unknown men allegedly threatened a 33-year-old with a knife and demanded cash on a woodland path in Recklinghausen. The man was lightly injured in a struggle and the suspects fled.
- Knife threat
Machete used during neighbour dispute in Würzburg
A neighbour dispute in Würzburg escalated into mutual threats involving a machete. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Two men seriously injured in knife attack in Velbert
Two men sustained serious stab and cut injuries during an altercation in an apartment in Velbert. Police secured a knife.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Buxtehude
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured by knife wounds during a dispute between two groups in Buxtehude. Two suspects were identified.
- Robbery/extortion
Man demands money with knife at Munich restaurant
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a restaurant owner with a knife and demanded money in Munich-Milbertshofen. He fled with an accomplice who had been waiting outside.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife at Giesing station
A woman injured a 25-year-old man in the arm with a knife at Giesing station in Munich. Police provisionally detained her.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Chemnitz
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation in Chemnitz after a 20-year-old man was allegedly attacked first.
- Knife attack
Man injured in altercation in Hildesheim
A 41-year-old man suffered a facial cut during an altercation involving several men in Hildesheim. Initial findings indicate that a larger knife may have been used.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Duisburg
Two unknown men allegedly threatened and robbed a 49-year-old man with a knife in Duisburg before fleeing.
- Knife attack
Woman suspected of injuring husband with knife in Traunstein district
A 41-year-old woman is suspected of seriously injuring her 52-year-old husband with a knife in Traunstein district. A placement order was issued against her.
- Knife threat
Man threatens supermarket staff with kitchen knife in Kassel
A 38-year-old man allegedly threatened several employees with a kitchen knife after a theft at a Kassel supermarket. Police arrested him shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Man threatens witnesses with knife in Hemer
Following an argument in Hemer, a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened witnesses with a knife. One witness suffered a cut injury.
- Knife attack
Two injured after altercation at Wittenberg allotment garden site
Two men were injured in an altercation at an allotment garden site in Wittenberg. One of those involved is alleged to have injured the other with a knife-like object.
- Knife attack
Woman dies after stab wounds in Kassel
A woman died after sustaining stab wounds in an apartment in Kassel. Her husband was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Bad Köstritz
A woman injured a man in the leg with a knife during a dispute in Bad Köstritz.