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Knife-related cases in Bavaria 2026 – Page 3 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 stabs at officers with pocketknife during Munich police operation
A 69-year-old man stabbed at officers with a pocketknife during a police operation in Munich. Their protective equipment prevented injuries.
- Knife attacks
Woman attacked with knife in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg
A 75-year-old man attacked his 74-year-old wife with a knife in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg. Both were subsequently taken to hospital.
- 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 threats
Man armed with two knives attacks police in Bamberg district
A 38-year-old man allegedly ran toward police officers in Bamberg district while armed with two knives and made threats. Police gunfire injured his leg, and a judge ordered his placement in a psychiatric facility.
- Knife threats
Man with two knives threatens police officers in Rattelsdorf
A man is alleged to have threatened police officers in Mürsbach with two knives. After being shot in the leg, he was subdued with a Taser and arrested.
- Knife threats
Customer threatened with a knife in Marktoberdorf
Following a verbal dispute, an unknown man threatened to stab a customer with a knife at a petrol station in Marktoberdorf.
- Knife threats
Man threatens rival with folding knife at Kempten nightclub
After an argument on the dance floor of a Kempten nightclub, a man drew a folding knife and held it threateningly toward his rival.
- Robbery and extortion
Two unknown suspects rob cyclist at knifepoint in Höchberg
Two unknown cyclists allegedly threatened a 54-year-old man with a knife near Höchberg and took cash from his wallet. The suspects escaped unidentified.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs cashier with knife in Kempten
A 21-year-old man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife in a Kempten supermarket and took cash. He was arrested after fleeing, and a judge issued a detention order.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robs 19-year-old outside bank in Feldkirchen using knife
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife outside a bank in Feldkirchen and demanded cash. He then fled on a bicycle with several thousand euros.
- 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 threats
Man allegedly threatens victim with knife outside Memmingen supermarket
A 34-year-old man was allegedly threatened with a knife outside a supermarket in Memmingen. Police encountered a 23-year-old man and found a prohibited knife on him.
- Robbery and extortion
Man allegedly pressured bank customer in Altdorf to withdraw cash with knife
A man is alleged to have threatened a customer outside a bank branch in Altdorf, reportedly with a knife, and demanded cash. The suspect was later provisionally detained.
- Knife threats
Man threatens woman in Munich with knife
A 69-year-old man allegedly threatened to kill a woman in Munich and said he would use a knife. A child was slightly injured by objects thrown from a balcony.
- Knife threats
Woman threatens acquaintance with knife at Günzburg hospital grounds
A woman allegedly threatened an acquaintance with a folding knife on the grounds of Günzburg hospital. An officer was injured while she was being placed in a suitable facility after the police operation.
- 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.