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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 6 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
Three people injured in knife altercation in Munich
Three people were injured during an altercation at a hospitality venue in Munich. Two suspects were arrested.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in Pappenheim attack with pointed object
A woman was seriously injured in Pappenheim in a suspected attack involving a pointed object. A suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly tried to stab mediator with screwdriver in Bamberg
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have repeatedly tried to stab a 43-year-old man with a screwdriver at a petrol station in Bamberg.
- Knife attacks
Woman arrested after suspected knife attack on mother in Sachsen bei Ansbach
A woman is suspected of attacking her mother with a knife in Sachsen bei Ansbach and causing life-threatening injuries. Police provisionally detained her.
- Knife attacks
63-year-old dies after stab and cut injuries in Erlangen
A 63-year-old man died from stab and cut injuries following an altercation in Erlangen-Bruck. A detention order on suspicion of manslaughter was issued against a 66-year-old suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Nuremberg apartment
A 27-year-old man was injured in the shoulder with a knife during a dispute in an apartment in northern Nuremberg. A 33-year-old suspect was remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after knife injury in Augsburg
During an altercation at Helmut-Haller-Platz, one man injured another with a knife. Both sustained minor injuries, and a detention order was executed against the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man suspected of injuring police officer with knife in Bayreuth
In Bayreuth, a man allegedly threatened police officers with a knife and lightly injured an officer during his arrest. A judge ordered his temporary placement in a psychiatric hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack on Main cycle path
A 37-year-old man was seriously injured during an altercation on the Main cycle path in Schonungen. Police arrested a 27-year-old man who is urgently suspected of the attack.
- Knife attacks
Woman remanded after knife attack on partner
In Barbing, a woman is suspected of critically injuring her partner with a kitchen knife during an argument.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in Aichach
An unknown suspect is alleged to have stabbed a 47-year-old man in the upper body with a knife in Aichach, seriously injuring him. Criminal police are investigating an attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Resident injured with knife during dispute in Lauben
A resident was slightly injured in the upper body with a knife during a dispute at an asylum-seeker accommodation in Lauben. Police located the suspect at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during altercation outside Nuremberg nightclub
A 19-year-old man was injured with a knife during an altercation outside a nightclub in Nuremberg. Police provisionally detained a 22-year-old suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly tried to stab security worker in Erding
At an accommodation facility in Erding, a resident allegedly tried to stab a security worker with a knife. The employee was not injured.
- Knife attacks
Two people injured in knife attack in Nuremberg
Two people walking their dog were allegedly injured with a knife in Nuremberg. The 27-year-old suspect was provisionally detained after fleeing the scene.
- Knife attacks
Knife threat and stabbing attempt in Nuremberg flat
In a Nuremberg flat, a 27-year-old man allegedly threatened a flatmate with a knife and made a stabbing motion towards his upper body. A visitor suffered a superficial hand injury while intervening.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after machete attack in Tirschenreuth
During an altercation outside a beverage store in Tirschenreuth, a man injured another man with a machete. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspected attacker.
- Knife attacks
Man threatens fellow residents with kitchen knife in Vöhringen
A man is alleged to have threatened several fellow residents with a kitchen knife at an accommodation facility in Vöhringen. One man sustained a minor cut injury and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured on hand during altercation in Aschaffenburg
A 20-year-old man suffered a cut to his hand during an altercation involving several people in central Aschaffenburg. Police are investigating an unidentified suspect who fled.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in knife attack in Lindau
A man was seriously injured in a knife attack at an accommodation facility in Lindau, police said. The suspect has been remanded in custody.