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Knife attacks in Lower Saxony 2026 – Page 2 of 9
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 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 34 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 27 |
| April | 18 |
| May | 23 |
| June | 17 |
| July | 16 |
| August | 20 |
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Reports
- Knife threat
Man threatens bus driver with knife in Brome
A man allegedly threatened a bus driver with a knife in Brome after being asked to buy a ticket.
- Knife attack
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 attack
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager arrested after knife robbery at Osnabrück petrol station
A teenager is alleged to have threatened a petrol station employee in Osnabrück with a knife and stolen cash. Police later provisionally arrested him.
- Knife threat
Knife and bottle threats reported in Wilhelmshaven
Police reported knife and glass-bottle threats as well as an assault during a dispute at Gotthilf-Hagen-Platz in Wilhelmshaven.
- Knife threat
Man threatens victim with knife in Damme
A man allegedly threatened a victim with a knife in Damme before lightly injuring the victim with a club.
- Knife threat
Man threatens residents and police with knife in Friesoythe
A 26-year-old man allegedly threatened other residents and police officers with a knife at a home in Friesoythe. Specialist police units arrested him.
- Knife attack
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted knife extortion in Obernkirchen
An unidentified woman allegedly threatened an employee with a knife and demanded cash at a shop in Obernkirchen. She fled without money, and the employee was unharmed.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Wilhelmshaven
A man was injured with a knife during an altercation in Wilhelmshaven. The perpetrators fled.
- Knife threat
Security employee threatened with knife in Sögel
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a security employee with a knife after an altercation at a supermarket in Sögel. The employee was slightly injured and the suspect fled.
- Knife threat
Man allegedly threatened person with knife in Helmstedt
An 18-year-old man allegedly threatened a person with a knife on Papenberg in Helmstedt. Police seized a knife from him.
- Knife attack
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 threat
Man with machete advances towards police officers in Rühen
A 23-year-old man allegedly advanced towards two police officers in Rühen with a raised machete. He put it down after a warning shot, and nobody was injured.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two people with kitchen knife at Rotenburg station
Following an argument at Rotenburg station, a man allegedly threatened two people with a large kitchen knife. The victims fled and the knife was seized.
- Knife threat
Three teenagers threatened with knife in Cloppenburg
An unidentified man allegedly threatened three teenagers with a knife at a sports ground in Cloppenburg. The teenagers got to safety.
- Knife attack
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 threat
Man threatens woman with knife at Aurich cemetery
A man is alleged to have threatened a woman with a knife at a cemetery in Aurich on Saturday afternoon.
- Knife threat
Machete used in group altercation in Salzgitter
During an altercation involving several people in Salzgitter, two men allegedly used a machete and a striking weapon to threaten others. Several people suffered minor injuries.
- Knife attack
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.