Man arrested after attack with broken glass bottle in Mainz
A man suffered cuts during an altercation on Bahnhofstraße in Mainz. The suspect was arrested at the main railway station after a search.
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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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Carer critically injured with knife in Hamburg
A man is suspected of critically injuring his carer with a knife at a residential facility in Hamburg. A detention order was issued against him.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife after altercation in Crailsheim
A 23-year-old man was slightly injured with a knife during an altercation outside a bar in Crailsheim. Police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in stabbing near Bremen central station
A 35-year-old man suffered life-threatening stab wounds after an altercation at Bahnhofsplatz in Bremen. Police and prosecutors are investigating an attempted homicide.
- Knife attack
Caretaker attacked with knife in Weimar
After a noise complaint in Weimar, a man is alleged to have repeatedly stabbed a knife towards a caretaker.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens companion with knife during Bielefeld robbery
A 36-year-old man is alleged to have threatened his 42-year-old companion with a knife and taken cash from her in Bielefeld. A judge ordered him held in pre-trial detention.
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Man critically injured in knife attack in Hude
A 40-year-old allegedly stabbed a 66-year-old man several times with a knife after an argument at accommodation in Hude. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor detained after petrol station robbery in Langenhagen
A minor allegedly threatened a petrol station employee in Langenhagen with a knife and demanded money. Police provisionally detained him shortly afterwards.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened opponent with knife in Neu-Ulm
Following a dispute in Neu-Ulm, a man is alleged to have threatened his opponent with a knife. Both men said they had sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men rob supermarket employee with knife in Isernhagen
Two unknown men allegedly threatened an 18-year-old supermarket employee in Isernhagen with a knife and took cash. The suspects fled.
- Knife attack
Four injured in altercation in Fulda
Four people were injured during an altercation involving several people in Fulda, including one person with stab wounds.
- Knife attack
44-year-old man injures man with knife in Chemnitz
A 44-year-old man is suspected of cutting a 61-year-old man with a knife at an apartment in Chemnitz. Police provisionally detained the suspect.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbed at knifepoint in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen
A masked unknown man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife at a petrol station and stole cash. He had not been arrested despite an extensive search.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife threat during robbery at Augsburg shop
Three unknown suspects allegedly demanded cash at a shop in Augsburg and threatened a cashier with a knife. The cashier sustained minor injuries in a scuffle.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery of motorist near Hann. Münden
Two masked men threatened a motorist with a knife on the B 80 near Hann. Münden and took cash. The man was not injured and the offenders fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Petrol station robbed at blade point in Ludwigshafen
An unidentified man robbed a petrol station in Ludwigshafen on Thursday morning, demanding cash while displaying a blade. The cashier was unharmed and the suspect fled on foot.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with knife in Augsburg
During an altercation in Augsburg, a man seriously injured another man with a knife. A detention order was issued against the suspect.
- Knife threat
Man arrested after knife threats in Peine
A 39-year-old man is alleged to have threatened residents and passers-by in Peine using a knife. No one was injured; police arrested him and are seeking further witnesses.
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Man attacked with kitchen knife in Brandenburg an der Havel
A 24-year-old allegedly injured a 31-year-old man in the head with a kitchen knife while he was asleep in his home in Brandenburg an der Havel. The suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife threat
Knife drawn during altercation on Leipzig suburban train
Two men allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old on a suburban train and drew a knife after a 22-year-old intervened. Both victims sustained minor injuries.