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Knife attacks 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 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 6 |
| May | 11 |
| June | 6 |
| July | 4 |
| August | 12 |
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Reports
- Knife threat
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
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.
- Knife attack
Woman injures man with knife in Hettstedt
During an altercation in Hettstedt, a 44-year-old woman injured a 49-year-old man in the head and hand with a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Man robs discount store in Haldensleben with knife
An unidentified man threatened a cashier with a knife at a discount store in Haldensleben and stole cash. He fled without being identified.
- Knife attack
Man treated for stab wounds after altercation in Halle
Following an altercation involving several people at a nightclub in Halle (Saale), a 19-year-old man received outpatient treatment for stab wounds. The suspect is unknown.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with pointed object in Coswig
A 40-year-old man is alleged to have been stabbed in the abdomen with a pointed object in Coswig and seriously injured. The accused was arrested and remanded in custody after a warrant was issued.
- Robbery/extortion
Attempted aggravated robbery involving a knife in Halle-Neustadt
A 19-year-old suspect is alleged to have threatened a 44-year-old woman with a knife and demanded money in a flat in Halle-Neustadt. A 21-year-old man suffered minor injuries when he intervened.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during altercation in Weißenfels
A man suffered a serious cut to his forearm during an altercation involving several people in Weißenfels. Criminal police are investigating.
- Robbery/extortion
Man demands bank card at knifepoint in Polleben
In Polleben, an unknown man allegedly demanded a bank card from a 79-year-old woman while holding a knife and pushed her to the ground. He fled when her 83-year-old husband appeared.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at shop in Weißenfels
A masked man allegedly threatened an employee with a knife at a shop in Weißenfels and stole cash. He fled the scene.
- Knife attack
Woman critically injured in Calbe attack involving stabbing weapon
A 29-year-old woman was critically injured with a stabbing weapon during an attack at her home in Calbe. Her 39-year-old husband was provisionally detained.
- Knife threat
Man threatens witness with knife in Merseburg
During a dispute in Merseburg, a man threatened a woman who was present with a knife. He was later slightly injured when another man punched and kicked him.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife-like object in Halle
Following an argument in Halle, a group allegedly threatened a man with a knife-like object and injured him with an irritant.
- Knife threat
Man threatens security staff with knife at Merseburg accommodation facility
A 56-year-old man allegedly acted threateningly towards security staff while carrying a knife at an accommodation facility in Merseburg. Police seized the knife and no one was injured.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in dispute in Stendal
Following an initially verbal dispute in Stendal, one man allegedly seriously injured another with a knife. The injured man was taken to hospital.
- Knife attack
Teenager stabs another teenager after dispute in Hettstedt
After a dispute during a football game in Hettstedt, a teenager is alleged to have stabbed another teenager.
- Robbery/extortion
Unknown suspect threatens child with knife in attempted Magdeburg extortion
An unknown suspect allegedly threatened a child with a knife and demanded money in Magdeburg. The boy escaped and was unharmed.