Man makes stabbing motions at group of four in Bremen
After an alleged attempted theft, a man made stabbing motions with a knife towards a group of four in Bremen. Nobody 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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Man threatens passengers with knife on Munich underground train
A man allegedly threatened passengers with a knife on a U2 train. Police arrested him at Karl-Preis-Platz underground station.
- Knife attack
Two men seriously injured at Dortmund Central Station
Two men suffered stab and cut injuries after an altercation at the north exit of Dortmund Central Station. One man sustained life-threatening injuries, and the perpetrators fled.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threat on Rettbergsaue
Following a dispute on Rettbergsaue near Wiesbaden, a man armed with a knife was arrested. Officers seized the knife.
- Knife attack
Man remanded in custody after knife attack on son-in-law
A man allegedly injured his son-in-law several times with a knife following a family dispute in Ubstadt-Weiher. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in altercation in Schwerin
Three men received treatment for cut or stab injuries after an altercation at Schwerin's Schlachtermarkt. Two unidentified suspects are alleged to have fled.
- Knife attack
Man injured in knife attack at Kesselbrink square
Following a dispute at Kesselbrink square in Bielefeld, an unknown man injured a 36-year-old man with a knife. The attacker fled and the victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during robbery in Hückelhoven
Two unidentified men allegedly forced a resident in Hückelhoven-Hilfarth into his home and injured him with a knife.
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Man injured with knife during dispute in Berlin-Rudow
During a dispute in Berlin's Rudow district, a man allegedly injured another man in the upper body with a knife. The suspect was arrested.
- Knife attack
Five injured in altercation at Strecktalpark
Five people were injured in an altercation involving several people at Strecktalpark in Pirmasens, including a man injured with a knife.
- Knife attack
Man arrested after knife attack at Frankfurt bar
A 24-year-old man is suspected of slightly injuring another man with a knife after a dispute at a bar in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen. Police arrested him at the scene.
- Robbery/extortion
Cyclist threatened with knife and robbed in Halle
Three unidentified suspects allegedly threatened a cyclist in Halle with a knife and pepper spray before taking his mountain bike.
- Knife threat
Man threatens guest with knife at Crailsheim venue
At a venue in Crailsheim, a 21-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a 56-year-old man with a knife during an argument and used irritant spray.
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Man treated after stab injuries at Leipzig S-Bahn stop
A 20-year-old man was found with stab injuries at the Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn stop in Leipzig and admitted to hospital. Police are investigating suspected dangerous bodily harm.
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Woman stabs man in leg with switchblade in Memmingen
A 49-year-old woman is suspected of stabbing a man of the same age in the thigh with a switchblade during a dispute in Memmingen. A police officer held her until further officers arrived.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife threat during attempted robbery in Essen
A passenger is alleged to have threatened a taxi driver in Essen with a knife. The driver was slightly injured and two men were provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in altercation at Ludwigshafen park
A 29-year-old man suffered multiple stab and cut injuries during an altercation at Friedenspark in Ludwigshafen. Police are seeking a group of men who fled.
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Man critically injured after cut wound in Weißenfels
A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with a life-threatening cut wound after an altercation in a discount store car park in Weißenfels. His unidentified opponent fled.
- Knife threat
Carpet knife displayed during dispute on Stuttgart commuter train
During a dispute on a commuter train in Stuttgart, a 36-year-old man allegedly held a carpet knife toward a 28-year-old man. Security staff intervened and federal police seized the knife.
- Knife attack
Suspect surrenders after knife attack in Munich
A 35-year-old man surrendered to police after a knife attack on a man in Munich. Arrest warrants had been issued against him on suspicion of attempted murder.