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Knife-related cases in Saxony-Anhalt 2026
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Saxony-Anhalt.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 11 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 4 |
| August | 13 |
| September | 9 |
| October (partial) | 5 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 78 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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37 results
Reports
- Knife attacks
Man, 58, critically injured with stab wounds in Halle
Police found a 58-year-old man with life-threatening injuries, including stab wounds, after an altercation in an apartment in Halle. A 41-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Teenager injured in stabbing during dispute in Sandersdorf-Brehna
During a dispute near a sports ground in Sandersdorf-Brehna, a 21-year-old man allegedly stabbed a teenager several times. He then called an ambulance and was arrested; the instrument was not identified.
- Knife attacks
Two men suffer cuts during dispute in Zeitz
Two men sustained superficial cuts during an altercation near the Altmarkt in Zeitz. Police seized a knife from a 38-year-old suspect as the suspected weapon.
- Knife attacks
Investigation after suspected attempted robbery involving a knife in Halberstadt
Police are investigating four suspects after a suspected attempted robbery at Halberstadt's Fischmarkt. A witness reported that one victim may have sustained a chin injury caused by a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with utility knife in altercation in Günthersdorf
An unidentified man injured a 23-year-old man's hand with a utility knife during an altercation in Günthersdorf.
- Knife attacks
Machete attack after dispute in Magdeburg
A 37-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a 25-year-old man with a machete after a dispute in Magdeburg-Buckau. The suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife-like object in Wittenberg
Several people are alleged to have attacked a 30-year-old man on Arsenalplatz in Wittenberg. One of them is alleged to have injured him in the upper body with a knife-like object.
- Knife attacks
Man injures opponent with knife during altercation in Magdeburg
During an altercation in Magdeburg, a man injured a 26-year-old man in the leg with a knife. The injured man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in altercation in Hettstedt
A 21-year-old man suffered stab injuries during an altercation on Hettstedt market square. Three male suspects are under investigation on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
- Knife attacks
Teenager injured with knife in attempted robbery in Halle
A teenager was injured in the hand with a knife during an attempted aggravated robbery in Halle (Saale), police said.
- Knife attacks
Man lightly injured in knife attack in Halle
Following an argument in Halle (Saale), an unidentified person from a group is alleged to have attacked a man with a knife. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during altercation in Halle
A 41-year-old man was injured in the arm and face with a knife during an altercation in Halle. He underwent emergency surgery and was not in danger of death.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured after cut wound in Weißenfels
A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with a life-threatening cut wound after an altercation in a discount store car park in Weißenfels. His unidentified opponent fled.
- Knife attacks
Man injured in alleged knife attack in Magdeburg
A 23-year-old man was seriously injured in Magdeburg during an attack by a group. Investigators say a knife may have been used.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife at Magdeburg-Herrenkrug stop
A 37-year-old man suffered a facial cut at the Magdeburg-Herrenkrug stop. He told police that three people had punched him and cut his cheek with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Jogger attacked and injured in Halle
A 22-year-old jogger suffered stab wounds near Johannesspielplatz in Halle. The unknown attacker fled.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after stabbing in Querfurt
Following an argument near a discount store in Querfurt, a man allegedly seriously injured a 30-year-old with a knife. The victim was in life-threatening condition, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in altercation in Stendal
A man was seriously injured with bladed and pointed weapons during an altercation behind the Altmark-Forum in Stendal. A suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Woman injured in Halle after attack with stabbing instrument
A 41-year-old woman was found in Halle (Saale) with a bleeding collarbone injury. She said an unknown man had previously attacked her with a stabbing instrument.
- Knife attacks
Two men use knives in dispute on a Halle city bus
Two men used knives during a fight on a city bus in Halle (Saale). Both were injured, as was an uninvolved woman while escaping from the bus.