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Knife-related cases in Saxony-Anhalt 2026 – Page 4 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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78 results
Reports
- Knife threats
Man threatens two acquaintances with utility knife in Halle
Following a dispute, a man allegedly threatened two acquaintances with a utility knife in Halle.
- Knife threats
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.
- Robbery and 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 threats
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 attacks
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 attacks
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 threats
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 attacks
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 attacks
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.
- Knife attacks
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.
- Robbery and 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 threats
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 and 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 threats
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 attacks
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 attacks
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.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint at Ihlegrund service area
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a 36-year-old man with a knife and stole his wallet at the Ihlegrund service area on the A2. Criminal police secured evidence and are seeking witnesses.
- Knife threats
Driver threatens man near Bad Kösen with box cutter
Following a dispute over driving speed near Bad Kösen, a driver is alleged to have verbally threatened another man with a damaged box cutter.