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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 2 of 8
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Bavaria.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 32 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 32 |
| May | 41 |
| June | 29 |
| July | 24 |
| August | 39 |
| September | 41 |
| October (partial) | 23 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 322 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Woman attacks people with knife in Roth
A woman is alleged to have attacked guests and employees with a knife at a fast-food restaurant in Roth. One employee suffered a cut injury, and a detention order was issued against the woman.
- Knife attacks
45-year-old dies after attack in Coburg apartment
A 45-year-old man died after an attack during a private gathering in Coburg. An unknown attacker allegedly inflicted stab injuries and fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed object at Prien railway station
A man was allegedly attacked with a pointed object and moderately seriously injured at the railway station in Prien am Chiemsee.
- Knife attacks
Minor allegedly injures petrol station employee with knife in Munich
A minor suspect allegedly seriously injured a petrol station employee with a knife during a robbery in Munich. The employee underwent emergency surgery and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man attacked with knife in Augsburg
A man was allegedly attacked with a bottle and a knife at Königsplatz in Augsburg. He escaped uninjured.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed instrument at Munich bus station
A man was injured in the head and neck during an altercation at Munich's central bus station. One suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Woman remanded in custody after partner injured with knife in Würzburg
Following an argument in a Würzburg apartment, a woman is alleged to have seriously injured her partner with a knife. She was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured with pointed object in Munich’s old town
A 29-year-old man was seriously and critically injured in Munich’s old town after he reportedly tried to intervene in an argument. The suspected attacker and his companion fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in the arm with a knife after dispute in Nuremberg
A 58-year-old man was injured in the arm with a knife during a dispute in Nuremberg's Gostenhof district. The 61-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Woman dies after knife attack at Rosenheim station
A woman was attacked with a knife at Rosenheim station and later died in hospital. A 27-year-old suspect was provisionally detained at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Care worker threatened and injured with knife in Kelheim
An unidentified man allegedly threatened a care worker with a knife and slightly injured her during a struggle in Kelheim. He fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pocketknife in Augsburg
Following an argument in central Augsburg, a 26-year-old allegedly injured a 32-year-old with a pocketknife. The suspect was located after fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Man threatens passers-by with knife at Sendlinger Tor square
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Munich and made stabbing motions in their direction. He was arrested and no one was injured.
- Knife attacks
Man injured opponent with household knife in Illertissen
During an argument at an accommodation facility in Illertissen, a man was attacked with a household knife and injured on his forearm.
- Knife attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly attacked police officers with knife in Bamberg
A man is alleged to have repeatedly stabbed toward police officers with a knife in Bamberg. A detention order for placement was issued against him.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Neu-Ulm
Following an argument at workers' accommodation in Neu-Ulm, a man is suspected of seriously injuring another man with a knife. The suspect has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly made stabbing motions with knife in Fürth park
A man allegedly made stabbing motions with a knife toward another man in a park in Fürth. The victim was not injured and the attacker fled.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with knife at Augsburg hotel
Two men allegedly injured their sister with a knife after a dispute at an Augsburg hotel. Her partner was also slightly injured.