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Knife-related cases in Hesse 2026 – Page 4 of 7
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Hesse.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 38 |
| February | 33 |
| March | 37 |
| April | 29 |
| May | 33 |
| June | 37 |
| July | 28 |
| August | 27 |
| September | 30 |
| October (partial) | 12 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 304 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Knife used in confrontation at Neu-Isenburg station
Several people were injured in a confrontation on the forecourt of Neu-Isenburg station. A woman suffered superficial cuts after a knife was reportedly used, police said.
- Knife attacks
Knife injury during altercation in Lorsch
A 32-year-old man was injured in the upper body with a knife during an altercation in Lorsch. Three men were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
- Knife attacks
49-year-old critically injured by stab wound in Obertshausen
A 49-year-old man sustained a life-threatening stab wound during an altercation at a home in Obertshausen. Police arrested his son as a suspect.
- Knife attacks
Four men injured in altercation in Rüsselsheim
Four men were injured in an altercation at an accommodation facility in Rüsselsheim. A 57-year-old sustained stab wounds but was not in life-threatening condition, police said.
- Knife attacks
Two residents injured in knife attack in Frankfurt
A man is alleged to have injured two residents at a Frankfurt residential facility using a knife and blunt force. A judge issued a detention warrant for the suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man injured during dispute in Hanau
A 21-year-old man suffered a stab injury after a dispute in Hanau. Police are investigating three men.
- Knife attacks
Worker injured after dispute in Weiterstadt
A 40-year-old worker suffered a cut injury during a dispute at seasonal workers' accommodation in Weiterstadt. A man who may have been involved was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife altercation in Frankfurt
Two men sustained stab and cut injuries during an altercation in a Frankfurt apartment. Police are investigating both men for dangerous bodily harm.
- Knife attacks
Man lightly injured in knife attack in Wiesbaden
Following an argument in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 22-year-old with a pocketknife.
- Knife attacks
40-year-old injured in leg in Hanau
A 40-year-old man reported being injured in the leg by an unknown person using an object in Hanau. The assailant fled.
- Knife attacks
Suspect detained after alleged robbery-related theft in Neu-Isenburg
Following the alleged theft of cash in Neu-Isenburg, a scuffle reportedly involved a knife. A 20-year-old suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after dispute in Frankfurt apartment
A sharp object was used during a dispute between two men in an apartment in Frankfurt's Nordend district. One man died, while another was seriously injured by subsequent police gunfire.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in Rüsselsheim
A man was reportedly seriously injured with a knife during an altercation at Berliner Platz in Rüsselsheim. The suspect fled.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife attack in Weilburg
During an argument in an apartment in Weilburg, a man injured two men with a knife. Police arrested the suspect after he fled.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old seriously injured in Rüsselsheim stabbing
A 19-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing during an altercation involving several young men on Europaplatz in Rüsselsheim. The attacker fled.
- Knife attacks
Man allegedly attacked family member with knife in Marburg
A 21-year-old man allegedly struck a family member and attacked him with a knife in Marburg. The victim avoided the stabbing motions, and the suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute at Groß-Gerau market square
A 25-year-old man was injured with a knife during a dispute at the market square in Groß-Gerau. Police are investigating two suspects.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack in Steinbach
A masked man is alleged to have attacked a 27-year-old at a cemetery in Steinbach and injured his leg with a knife. The suspect fled and police are continuing to search for him.
- Knife attacks
Taxi driver injured with knife handle in Wiesbaden
An unknown passenger is alleged to have threatened a taxi driver in Wiesbaden with a knife and injured him on the head with its handle. The man fled.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife attack near Frankfurt station
A 29-year-old man allegedly struck toward a 30-year-old man with a knife near Frankfurt station. The intended victim was not injured.