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Knife-related cases in Lower Saxony 2026 – Page 3 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
Woman attacked with knife in Osnabrück
A woman was attacked and injured with a knife in Osnabrück, police said. The suspect fled and is being sought.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Bad Rothenfelde
Following a dispute in Bad Rothenfelde, a man is alleged to have injured another man in the chest with a knife. The suspect is in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attacks
Two men slightly injured in attack in Badbergen
After a car was forced to stop in Badbergen, two men are alleged to have attacked its occupants. One suspect is alleged to have used a knife; both victims sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
31-year-old critically injured with knife in Helmstedt
During a dispute in Helmstedt, a 36-year-old allegedly critically injured a 31-year-old with a knife. The suspect was initially detained and later released.
- Knife attacks
Man stabs grandmother with scissors at playground in Hanover
A 46-year-old man is alleged to have tried to take a boy away from a playground in Hanover. When the boy’s grandmother intervened, he stabbed her with scissors.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured during fight at Essen (Oldb) station
A man was seriously injured during an altercation involving several young men at Essen (Oldb) station. Police said a knife may have been used.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in stabbing attack in Hannover
A 39-year-old woman was seriously injured by multiple stab wounds in central Hannover. Police are investigating two unidentified perpetrators on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Knife attack in Salzgitter leaves teenager seriously injured
A teenager was seriously injured with a knife and irritant spray during an attack by a group in Salzgitter. Three suspects were arrested.
- Knife attacks
Woman seriously injured in stabbing attack in Hanover
A woman was seriously injured by multiple stab wounds in Hanover. Her former partner was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man injures partygoer with knife in Hemslingen
At an Easter bonfire event in Hemslingen, a 22-year-old man allegedly attacked a partygoer and slightly injured his finger with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Supermarket employee seriously injured in knife attack in Hanover
An employee was seriously injured after a man attacked him with a knife at a supermarket in Hanover. A 20-year-old suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Knife attacks
Woman critically injured with stabbing weapon in Hanover
A 31-year-old woman was critically injured with an as-yet unidentified stabbing weapon at accommodation in Hanover's Sahlkamp area. Police are searching for a 38-year-old man.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in knife attack at Hanover Central Station
A 25-year-old man is alleged to have attacked and slightly injured a 30-year-old man with a knife at Hanover Central Station.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old seriously injured in knife attack in Osnabrück
A 19-year-old was seriously injured by a knife stab during an altercation in central Osnabrück. A 22-year-old suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in stabbing in Wolfenbüttel
A man was seriously and critically injured in a stabbing near the Sternhaus in Wolfenbüttel. Police are investigating on suspicion of attempted manslaughter and are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured in knife attack in Nordenham
A woman allegedly critically injured her partner with a knife after an argument in Nordenham. First responders reduced the severe bleeding before the man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Oldenburg supermarket car park
Two unknown people allegedly injured a 50-year-old man in the face with a knife in a supermarket car park in Oldenburg. The suspects fled and police are seeking witnesses.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with knife in confrontation in Wulfsen
A 28-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife stab during a confrontation between two groups in Wulfsen. Another man sustained minor injuries, and one suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in dispute at motorway service area
During a dispute at the Hildesheimer Börde motorway service area, a man allegedly seriously injured his opponent with a knife. The victim was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Traffic dispute in Braunschweig ends in knife attack
A 33-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 39-year-old man with a knife after a traffic dispute in Braunschweig.