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Knife-related cases in Lower Saxony 2026 – Page 2 of 5
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Lower Saxony.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 34 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 27 |
| April | 18 |
| May | 23 |
| June | 16 |
| July | 16 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 13 |
| October (partial) | 10 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 197 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured during dispute in Bramsche
A 28-year-old man is suspected of attacking a 39-year-old with a knife at a homeless shelter in Bramsche, causing life-threatening injuries. He was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured with knife during attempted bicycle theft in Wardenburg
Two men allegedly tried to steal a bicycle in Wardenburg. Police said the resident was injured with a knife when she intervened.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured on forearm with knife during dispute in Lüchow
A woman suffered a cut to her forearm during a dispute in Lüchow. She told police that a young man had been waving a knife around.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with pointed object in Bad Pyrmont
A man was seriously injured in the neck with a pointed object at a restaurant in Bad Pyrmont. The suspect was detained after fleeing.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during altercation in Wilhelmshaven
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation in Wilhelmshaven. The perpetrators fled.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife altercation in Uelzen
Two men were injured with a knife during an argument in an apartment in Uelzen. Police provisionally detained one of those involved and are investigating both men.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injured in knife attack in Hanover
An 18-year-old was attacked and injured with a knife in a flat in Hanover-Bothfeld. The suspect fled, and police are investigating attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded after alleged knife attack in Osnabrück
A 47-year-old was seriously injured in a flat in Osnabrück. A 49-year-old allegedly stabbed him repeatedly with a knife and has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Woman critically injured in suspected axe attack in Hanover
A 19-year-old man is suspected of critically injuring his 18-year-old former partner with an axe in Hanover. The suspect was later found with life-threatening injuries himself.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in Göttingen attack with pointed object
A 23-year-old man was critically injured in an attack involving an unknown pointed object in Göttingen. The perpetrator or perpetrators remain at large.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with stabbing instrument in Lüchow
A 35-year-old man was injured with a stabbing instrument during an altercation in central Lüchow and taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Minor seriously injured with knife at Peine railway station
According to police, a minor was seriously injured with a knife at Peine railway station recently.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife stabbing during dispute in Marschacht car park
A 23-year-old man was injured in a knife stabbing during a dispute in a supermarket car park in Marschacht. Three men were later provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after serious neck injury in Osnabrück
A man is alleged to have inflicted a deep neck cut on a 21-year-old with a pointed object in an Osnabrück apartment. The suspect was arrested later.
- Knife attacks
Teenager injured with knife at Peine railway station
A teenager was injured with a knife after a dispute at Peine railway station. A minor suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Uelzen shared flat
A man was lightly injured with a knife during a mutual altercation in a shared flat in Uelzen. A woman also sustained a minor injury.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in altercation in Hanover
A 44-year-old man was reportedly seriously injured with a knife during an altercation in Hanover. Police identified a suspect.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in dispute in Celle
A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in the abdomen with a knife during a dispute in Celle. A 27-year-old acquaintance was later located.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in reported knife attack in Winsen
A witness reported that a 36-year-old man was injured with a knife in Winsen. Two of three alleged perpetrators were provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two brothers injured in knife attack in Buchholz
Two brothers were injured by knife wounds during an altercation in Buchholz. A 41-year-old man was provisionally detained.