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Knife attacks in Saxony-Anhalt 2026 – Page 3 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
Man allegedly threatened wife with knife in Halle
A man allegedly assaulted his wife in Halle and threatened to use a knife again. Police provisionally detained him.
- Knife threat
Man threatens minor on regional train and assaults him
On a regional train near Biederitz, a man allegedly threatened and physically assaulted a minor. Federal police later secured a knife during the intervention.
- Knife attack
Man allegedly attacked wife with awl in Naumburg
A man allegedly threatened his estranged wife with an awl and stabbed towards her several times in Naumburg. The woman was not injured.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured in stabbing and cutting attack in Halle
A 50-year-old man sustained serious stab and cut injuries after a dispute at Halle's bus station. Police are investigating attempted manslaughter.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two acquaintances with utility knife in Halle
Following a dispute, a man allegedly threatened two acquaintances with a utility knife in Halle.
- Robbery/extortion
Employees threatened with knife during robbery in Weißenfels
A masked man robbed a drinks market in Weißenfels and threatened two employees with a knife. He fled with cash.
- Knife threat
Lorry driver threatened with knife at Pörstental parking area
A lorry driver was threatened with a knife at the Pörstental parking area on the A9. The perpetrator fled and police opened an investigation.
- Knife attack
Man injured with stabbing instrument in Bitterfeld-Wolfen
A 36-year-old man was repeatedly stabbed in the back with a stabbing instrument and injured in Bitterfeld-Wolfen after being asked for money and cigarettes.
- Knife threat
Machete displayed during altercation at Köthen market square
During an altercation at Köthen market square, one of two men allegedly threatened a minor with a machete.
- Knife attack
Man remanded after knife attack in Wittenberg
A 19-year-old man was injured in the leg with a knife at a bus stop in Wittenberg. A 19-year-old suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife threat
Man threatened with knife in Eisleben
Two young men allegedly threatened a 27-year-old man with a knife early in the morning in Eisleben. The man fled to a petrol station, while the suspects escaped.
- Knife attack
Two women injured in altercation in Braunsbedra
During an altercation at a bus stop in Braunsbedra, one woman allegedly stabbed with a key. Both participants sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
Man critically injured in knife attack in Halle-Neustadt
During a dispute in an apartment building in Halle-Neustadt, a man allegedly attacked a 20-year-old with a knife. The injured man required emergency surgery, and temporary placement was ordered for the suspect.
- Knife attack
Man no longer in critical condition after stabbing injury in Querfurt
A 20-year-old man sustained a stab injury to the abdomen during an altercation in Querfurt. Investigators are still examining how the injury was caused.
- Robbery/extortion
Man arrested after knife robbery at Gardelegen supermarket
A man allegedly threatened a cashier with a knife, stole cash and caused minor injuries at a supermarket in Gardelegen. Police arrested a suspect that evening.
- Knife threat
Train conductor threatened with pointed object at Halle main station
A passenger allegedly threatened a train conductor with a pointed object at Halle main station. Federal Police located the suspect shortly afterwards.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman threatened with knife during robbery in Könnern
A 53-year-old woman was threatened with a knife and robbed in Könnern. The offender fled in a car with an apparent accomplice.
- Knife threat
Knife threat following dispute in Hettstedt
A dispute between two intoxicated men in a Hettstedt apartment ended in a knife threat. No one was injured.
- Knife attack
Two men injured with knife in Havelberg
A 34-year-old suspect is alleged to have injured two men with a knife in Havelberg. He was provisionally detained.
- Knife attack
Man injured with knife during dispute in Halle
A 32-year-old man sustained minor injuries in Halle (Saale) after intervening in a dispute between an unknown man and a woman. The suspect allegedly used a knife.