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Knife-related cases in Saxony-Anhalt 2026 – Page 2 of 4
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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Reports
- Robbery and extortion
Armed robbery in Weißenfels
An unidentified man threatened an employee at a supermarket in Weißenfels with a knife and forced him to hand over cash from a safe.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Cyclist threatened with knife and robbed in Halle
Three unidentified suspects allegedly threatened a cyclist in Halle with a knife and pepper spray before taking his mountain bike.
- 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 threats
Man threatens kiosk customer with kitchen knife in Magdeburg
A man allegedly threatened a customer outside a kiosk in Magdeburg with a kitchen knife. Police seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute in Halle (Saale)
After a verbal dispute in Halle (Saale), a man held a knife in his hand. Police seized the knife and opened criminal proceedings.
- 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 threats
Knife threat during dispute in Halle
During a dispute involving several people known to one another in Halle, a man allegedly made threats with knives. Police seized two prohibited knives from him.
- Knife threats
Knife threat on Peißnitz in Halle (Saale)
During an argument on Peißnitz in Halle (Saale), a group showed knives to a 21-year-old man. He fled into the River Saale and was not injured.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed robbery at beverage store in Weißenfels
An unknown man threatened employees of a beverage store in Weißenfels with a knife and demanded cash.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife and slightly injured in Zeitz
An unidentified man is alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife in Zeitz before punching him in the face. The victim sustained minor injuries.
- 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 threats
Man allegedly threatened residents in Sommersdorf with a machete
A man allegedly threatened residents in Sommersdorf with a machete after an argument. Police later seized a knife from him.
- 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 threats
Knives used to threaten during altercation at Salzgrafenplatz
During an altercation between two groups at Salzgrafenplatz in Halle, three suspects threatened their opponents with knives and pepper spray. One man was punched and slightly injured.
- 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.
- Knife threats
18-year-old remanded after knife threat in Magdeburg
An 18-year-old man is alleged to have behaved threateningly toward a witness while carrying a knife in Magdeburg after attempted vehicle break-ins. He was remanded in custody.