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Knife-related cases in Saxony-Anhalt 2025
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 2025-12-31
- 2025
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| Month | 2025 |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 5 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 6 |
| August | 9 |
| September | 7 |
| October | 5 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 12 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2025
Total: 79 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2025.
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Reports
- Knife threats
Passenger threatens train attendant in Bitterfeld-Wolfen by claiming to carry a knife
A passenger without a ticket allegedly threatened a train attendant on an ICE and claimed to be carrying a knife and a firearm. Federal police later found him outside Bitterfeld station; no dangerous items were found during the search.
- Knife threats
Shop employee threatened with knife in Sangerhausen
A man is alleged to have threatened a shop employee with a knife in Sangerhausen before fleeing.
- Knife threats
Two visitors threatened with knife at Christmas market in Dessau-Roßlau
An 18-year-old is alleged to have threatened two visitors with a one-handed knife at an event in Dessau's Mosigkau district.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly threatened another man with knife in Wettin-Löbejün
Following an argument over dogs in Wettin-Löbejün, a 36-year-old man allegedly held a knife toward a 47-year-old man.
- Knife threats
Man threatens responders with machete in Eisleben
During an apartment entry in Eisleben, a 50-year-old man threatened responding personnel with a machete. Police seized the weapon.
- Knife threats
Man follows group with knife in Weißenfels
Following an argument, a man is alleged to have pursued three men in Weißenfels with a knife. Police seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Woman threatens federal police officers with knife use in Halle
A woman threatened three federal police officers at Halle (Saale) central station with using a knife. No knife was found when she was searched after her arrest.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly held machete during dispute in Magdeburg
During a dispute in an apartment building in Magdeburg, a man allegedly held a machete. Police seized the suspected weapon and opened an investigation.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife and later injured in Halle
Following a dispute in Halle, a man allegedly threatened a 41-year-old with a knife and later injured him with a torch.
- Knife threats
Passenger threatens train staff with can opener
A passenger allegedly threatened train staff and a fellow traveller who intervened with a can opener on a regional train near Osterweddingen. Federal police located him after he left the train.
- Knife threats
Man threatens police officers with knife in Burg
A 33-year-old man allegedly threatened police officers in Burg with a knife. He was seriously injured after an officer used a firearm.
- Knife threats
Man accused of threatening two workers with kitchen knife in Naumburg
A 26-year-old man is accused of threatening two charity workers with a kitchen knife in Naumburg. Police seized the knife, and the man was admitted to a psychiatric clinic.
- Knife threats
Man with machete at apartment door in Halle (Saale)
A man appeared at a resident's apartment door in Halle (Saale) carrying a machete. Police later seized the machete.
- Knife threats
Man allegedly intimidated former partner with a knife in Saalekreis district
In the southwest of Saalekreis district, a man allegedly intimidated his former partner with a knife during an argument and then kept her inside the home.
- Knife threats
Man holds knife during dispute in Haldensleben
During a dispute in Haldensleben, a 53-year-old man held a knife and injured an 18-year-old man with a spirit level.
- Knife threats
Man with machete stopped after dispute in Halle (Saale)
After an argument between two groups, a man appeared on a street in Halle (Saale) with a machete. No one was injured, and police seized the weapon.
- Knife threats
Knife threats during confrontation in Halle (Saale)
During a confrontation between two groups in Halle (Saale), people were allegedly threatened with two knives and irritant spray. At least one person sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threats
Man threatens minor with knife in Naumburg
In Naumburg, a 35-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a minor with a knife during an argument. Police located him later and seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Man holds knife toward youths during dispute in Burg
Following a physical confrontation in Burg, a man allegedly held a knife toward two youths for protection.
- Knife threats
Box cutter used to threaten group in Weißenfels dispute
During a confrontation between two groups in Weißenfels, a man threatened the other group with a box cutter. Two men sustained minor facial injuries.