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Knife attacks in Bavaria 2026 – Page 5 of 13
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Bavaria.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 31 |
| February | 28 |
| March | 33 |
| April | 32 |
| May | 41 |
| June | 29 |
| July | 24 |
| August | 35 |
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Reports
- Knife attack
Man dies after knife attack in Herrsching
At an accommodation facility in Herrsching, a 36-year-old man is alleged to have repeatedly injured a 40-year-old man with a knife following an argument. The victim later died in hospital, and a detention order was issued for the suspect.
- Knife attack
Neighbour injured with hand axe in Estenfeld
A man is alleged to have injured his neighbour with a hand axe in Estenfeld and later armed himself with a knife. He was remanded in custody.
- Knife attack
Man injured with broken beer bottle during dispute in Günzburg
During a dispute in Günzburg, a woman injured a man’s hand with a broken beer bottle. Police opened criminal proceedings.
- Knife attack
Knife attack reported at Messestadt Ost underground station in Munich
During an altercation at Messestadt Ost underground station, a man allegedly tried to attack two women with a knife. Four of the five people involved were injured.
- Knife threat
Cutter knife threat during dispute in Würzburg
A cutter knife was reportedly used to threaten during a dispute between two men in Würzburg. Both men sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Unknown suspect threatens three children in Aschaffenburg with knife
An unknown teenager allegedly approached three children in Aschaffenburg on the evening of 1 June and displayed a knife. Police are investigating a threat and seeking witnesses.
- Knife threat
Man threatens fellow resident with kitchen knife at Munich accommodation
Following an argument at accommodation in Munich, a man threatened a fellow resident with a kitchen knife. Nobody was injured.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly injured with knife near station in Elsenfeld
An older man was allegedly injured in the face with a knife near the station in Elsenfeld. A minor suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.
- Knife attack
Man killed by stab wound in Konradsreuth
A 31-year-old man died after a stabbing in Konradsreuth. A 25-year-old suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened father with knife in Munich
A man allegedly threatened his father with a knife after an argument in a Munich apartment. The father was uninjured and the suspect was provisionally arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor threatens supermarket employee with knife in Arnstorf
A minor suspect is alleged to have threatened a supermarket employee with a knife and made a stabbing motion towards her after an attempted theft in Arnstorf. The woman was not injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with knife in Schweinfurt
During an argument near the Zeughaus in Schweinfurt, a man pulled a knife and threatened his opponent. Both men were provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Knife injury after dispute in Nuremberg park
A 34-year-old man suffered a superficial knife injury during a dispute in a park on Archivstraße in Nuremberg. A detention order was issued against one of the two suspects.
- Knife threat
Neighbourhood dispute in Munich: man reportedly threatened neighbour with machete
Following a dispute, a 47-year-old man reportedly threatened his 37-year-old neighbour with a machete in Munich. Police later located him at an underground station, but no machete was found.
- Knife attack
Woman injures attacker with knife in Kempten
After an altercation in Kempten, a woman is alleged to have injured a man on the elbow with a knife after he had previously struck her. Police are investigating the exact sequence of events.
- Robbery/extortion
Cyclist injured with knife during robbery in Augsburg
An unknown man threatened a cyclist with a knife in Augsburg, demanded his wallet and lightly injured him.
- Knife attack
Man injures another man with knife in Munich’s Westpark
During a confrontation between two groups in Munich’s Westpark, a 29-year-old man drew a knife and slightly injured a 31-year-old man.
- Robbery/extortion
20-year-old robbed at knifepoint in Nuremberg park
Two unidentified suspects are said to have threatened and robbed a 20-year-old man with a knife in a park near Jakobstor in Nuremberg. They fled with a belt bag and a gold chain.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in alleged machete attack in Mömmlingen
Four men are alleged to have attacked and seriously injured a 23-year-old man in Mömmlingen. Police said a machete, a baton and pepper spray were allegedly used, among other items.
- Knife attack
Woman critically injured with kitchen knife in Pemfling
A 52-year-old man is suspected of injuring his 40-year-old partner with a kitchen knife in Pemfling. The woman suffered life-threatening stab wounds, and police are searching for the suspect.