Two women injured in knife attack in Kronberg
A man is alleged to have attacked and injured his wife and her sister with several objects, including a knife, in an apartment in Kronberg-Oberhöchstadt. He has been remanded in custody.
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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 injured with knife at Tübingen accommodation facility
Following an argument at a refugee accommodation facility in Tübingen, a man is alleged to have injured his opponent with a knife. The suspect was provisionally detained.
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Four guests critically injured with knives outside Bielefeld venue
A man is suspected of critically injuring four guests with knives outside a venue in Bielefeld. The Federal Public Prosecutor General has taken over the investigation.
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Man threatens bar guest with switchblade in Memmingen
A 30-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a bar guest in Memmingen with a switchblade. Police took him into custody after he fled.
- Robbery/extortion
Armed robbery at petrol station in Taufkirchen
Two perpetrators allegedly forced a petrol station employee in Taufkirchen to hand over cash at knifepoint. They fled on foot.
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Man remanded in custody after knife injury in Krefeld
A man allegedly injured another man with a knife in Krefeld on Sunday evening. He was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Man detained after knife injury outside Krefeld court
A 49-year-old man was injured with a knife after a dispute outside the court in Krefeld. The suspect was detained at the scene.
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Knife threats during confrontation in Halle (Saale)
During a confrontation between two groups in Halle (Saale), people were allegedly threatened with two knives and irritant spray. At least one person sustained minor injuries.
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Three people suffer cut and stab injuries in Halle
Three people were injured during an altercation outside an apartment building in Halle, including one man seriously. Police arrested a suspect, while the possible weapon remains under investigation.
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Man threatens passenger on ICE train at Essen central station
A 40-year-old man allegedly threatened a passenger on an ICE train at Essen central station with injury by a knife. No knife was found on him.
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Woman threatens partner with bread knife in Salzgitter
A woman is alleged to have threatened her partner in Salzgitter with a bread knife during an argument. The man suffered a minor injury when he grabbed the blade.
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Woman threatens cyclist in Parchim with kitchen knife
A woman allegedly chased a cyclist in Parchim with a kitchen knife and made threats. Police took the knife from her.
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Man seriously injured in knife attack at Erfurt apartment
A 37-year-old man was seriously but not life-threateningly injured by the use of a knife during a dispute involving three people in an Erfurt apartment.
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Man injures 23-year-old with scissors in Schwenningen
Following an argument in Neckarpark in Schwenningen, an unidentified man allegedly attacked and slightly injured a 23-year-old with scissors. The suspect fled.
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Minor injures man with knife at Limburg bus station
Following a dispute at Limburg's ZOB Nord bus station, a minor allegedly injured a 35-year-old man in the leg with a knife. The injured man was treated in hospital.
- Robbery/extortion
Masked man robs betting shop in Wesel using knife
A masked man threatened an 18-year-old employee with a knife and demanded cash at a betting shop in Wesel. He fled after the robbery, and police are seeking witnesses.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor extorted with knife in Dresden
An unknown man threatened a minor with a knife in Dresden and extorted two jackets. The minor was not injured.
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Knife attack after dispute at Gelsenkirchen market stall
Following an attempted cherry theft, a man allegedly tried to stab a market-stall operator in the legs with a knife, police said. The operator was not hit.
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Shoplifter threatens detective with folding knife in Willich
A suspected shoplifter threatened a store detective with a folding knife in Willich-Anrath before fleeing.
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Man threatens minor with knife in Naumburg
In Naumburg, a 35-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a minor with a knife during an argument. Police located him later and seized the knife.