Employee threatened with knife at Alfeld gaming arcade
An unidentified man threatened an employee at a gaming arcade in Alfeld with a knife, demanded money and fled with cash.
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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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- Robbery/extortion
- Knife threat
Neighbour dispute involving knives in Frankfurt am Main
Police said two men threatened each other with knives during a neighbourhood dispute in Frankfurt am Main. One of them was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Older woman robbed at knifepoint in Cologne
A cyclist threatened two women with a knife in Cologne and forced them to hand over a bag. He then fled.
- Knife threat
Man detained after knife threat at Savignyplatz station
A man allegedly threatened two security staff members with a pocket knife at Savignyplatz station. Federal police detained him provisionally.
- Robbery/extortion
Suspect detained after machete robbery at petrol station
During a robbery at a petrol station in Gummersbach, a man allegedly demanded cash while displaying a machete. Police provisionally detained a suspect hours later.
- Robbery/extortion
Burglar threatens resident with knife in Schwäbisch Gmünd
A burglar in Schwäbisch Gmünd threatened a resident with a knife and stole her wallet. The woman was uninjured apart from suffering shock.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in knife attack at Sindelfingen pub
During a dispute at a pub in Sindelfingen, a 24-year-old is alleged to have stabbed a 31-year-old man several times with a knife.
- Knife threat
Knife threat reported after dispute in Wörth am Main
Following a dispute between two acquaintances in Wörth am Main, a knife threat was reported. Police said no one was injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens police officers with knife in Attendorn
A 31-year-old man threatened police officers with a knife in Attendorn and moved towards them. He was slightly injured during his arrest.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Lindlar
An unknown man threatened an employee at a petrol station in Lindlar with a knife and demanded cash. He fled after the employee refused to hand over money.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor detained after knife robbery series in Chemnitz
A minor is suspected of threatening three passers-by with a knife and taking cash from them in Chemnitz. Police provisionally detained him after a search.
- Knife attack
Two guests slightly injured in altercation at Aalen restaurant
During an altercation at a restaurant in Aalen, a guest was allegedly slightly injured by a knife. Police said another guest sustained slight injuries after a glass was thrown.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed attempted robbery at Bochum petrol station
A masked man allegedly displayed a knife during an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Bochum. He fled without any loot, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in Hildesheim stabbing
A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Hildesheim. The suspected attacker was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Shoplifter threatens detective with knife in Steinfurt
A shoplifter pulled a knife at a discount store in Steinfurt and warned a store detective not to come closer. The unidentified suspect then fled on foot.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during dispute at Bruchhausen-Vilsen pub
During a dispute between guests at a pub in Bruchhausen-Vilsen, a knife was reportedly used to make threats.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife in Detmold
Following an argument at Rethlager Mühlenteich in Detmold, an unidentified man stabbed a 31-year-old man in the thigh with a small knife.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in stabbing and cutting attack in Halle
A 50-year-old man sustained serious stab and cut injuries after a dispute at Halle's bus station. Police are investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife during attack in Grimmen
A 27-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an attack in a flat in Grimmen.
- Knife attack
Minor remanded after attempted knife attack in Karlsruhe
A minor is alleged to have stabbed toward a 19-year-old man with a knife after an argument in Karlsruhe. The man was uninjured and the suspect was remanded in custody.