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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 2 of 17
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
Man found with serious stab wounds near Munich’s Scheidplatz
Passers-by found a 21-year-old man with serious stab wounds near a bus stop by Scheidplatz in Munich. Homicide detectives are investigating a suspected attempted killing.
- Robbery and extortion
Man allegedly used knife to threaten two children while demanding money in Hof
A 19-year-old man allegedly demanded money and a phone from two brothers in Hof and drew a knife to reinforce his demands. He fled on a bicycle and was later arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with sword in Gaimersheim
During a dispute at an allotment garden in Gaimersheim, a 46-year-old man allegedly seriously injured his 44-year-old acquaintance with a sword. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threats
Man threatens another man with pocketknife in Munich restaurant
After an argument in a restaurant at Munich's Karlsplatz, a 63-year-old man threatened a 26-year-old man with a pocketknife. Police arrested the older man; the person threatened was unharmed.
- Knife threats
Man threatens several people with a knife in Munich
Following an initially verbal dispute in Munich, a 35-year-old man allegedly held a knife toward several people. A 46-year-old woman reported a minor injury from blunt force; no knife injury is established.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife held up during robbery in Augsburg
A man and his companion allegedly took cash from an 18-year-old at knifepoint in Augsburg's university district. Police arrested the man, while the woman escaped.
- Knife attacks
Tourist injured with knife at Oktoberfest
During a dispute in a Munich Oktoberfest tent, a 24-year-old man allegedly cut a 32-year-old tourist’s forearm with a knife. Police temporarily detained the suspect.
- Knife threats
Man threatens two people with knife outside pizzeria in Tagmersheim
After a dispute outside a pizzeria in Tagmersheim, a 46-year-old man drew a knife and threatened two people. Police later recovered the discarded knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens driver with pocketknife during dispute near Buchloe
During a confrontation near Buchloe, a 31-year-old man threatened a driver with a broken pocketknife. Police say he used it again in a later dispute but report no injury caused by the knife.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with sword in Gaimersheim
During a dispute in an allotment garden, a 46-year-old man allegedly injured a 44-year-old man with a sword. A court ordered the suspect held in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threats
Co-worker threatened with utility knife during dispute near A7
At a parking area beside the A7, a man threatened a co-worker first with a bottle and then with a utility knife. After he put down the knife, the co-worker punched him, injuring his face.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with knife during dispute with partner in Rieden
A woman sustained cuts to her hand during a dispute with her partner in Rieden. Police provisionally detained the man after he fled.
- Knife attacks
Man threatens supermarket employee and store detectives with pocketknife in Ingolstadt
A man allegedly threatened an Ingolstadt supermarket employee with a closed pocketknife, then made stabbing motions at two store detectives with the knife open; neither was hurt.
- Knife attacks
Teenager held in custody after stabbing during dispute in Holzkirchen
An 18-year-old man suffered serious stab wounds during a dispute near a school in Holzkirchen. A teenage suspect is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted manslaughter.
- Knife threats
Man threatens colleague with knife in Bad Hindelang
During a dispute at a hotel in Bad Hindelang, a 65-year-old employee allegedly held a knife to a 44-year-old colleague's neck. Police said no one was injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Suspect arrested after petrol station robbery in Mespelbrunn
A man threatened a petrol station employee in Mespelbrunn with a knife and demanded cigarettes. He fled without any proceeds and was later provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife during dispute in Aschaffenburg
During an altercation in a supermarket car park in Aschaffenburg, a man is alleged to have seriously injured his opponent with a knife. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Man sought after knife attack on colleague in Schwaig
Following a dispute at company premises in Schwaig near Nuremberg, a man allegedly seriously injured a colleague with a knife. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in dispute at accommodation facility in Preith
A man suffered life-threatening stab wounds during a dispute at an accommodation facility in Preith. His opponent was remanded in custody.
- Knife threats
Man threatens wife with knife in Memmingen
In Memmingen, a man is alleged to have threatened his wife with a knife. Police subsequently took him to hospital.