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Knife-related cases in Saxony 2026 – Page 2 of 6
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Saxony.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 15 |
| February | 9 |
| March | 14 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 17 |
| October (partial) | 5 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 113 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Man injured with pointed object during dispute in Chemnitz
During a dispute in Chemnitz, two men allegedly struck a 20-year-old man and injured him with a pointed object. He received outpatient treatment.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passer-by with knife in Riesa
A 40-year-old man is alleged to have threatened a 19-year-old with a knife in Riesa. Police located him shortly afterwards and seized the knife.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured after altercation in Saxony
Two men suffered stab or cut injuries during an altercation involving about five people in Saxony.
- Knife attacks
18-year-old injured in attack at Schwarzenberg city park
Two men are alleged to have attacked an 18-year-old at Schwarzenberg city park. A knife was reportedly used, and the man suffered injuries including a cut.
- Knife threats
Man threatens employee with knife at Dresden immigration office
A man is alleged to have threatened an employee with a knife at Dresden's immigration office. Security staff intervened and police arrested him.
- Knife threats
Shop owner threatened with pocketknife in Chemnitz
A man allegedly threatened a shop owner in Chemnitz with a pocketknife after smashing a shop window. Police seized the knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife and slightly injured in Burkhardtsdorf
A 55-year-old man is alleged to have threatened the 57-year-old owner of a motorhome with a knife during a scuffle in Burkhardtsdorf. The owner sustained a minor cut.
- Robbery and extortion
Man attempts to extort money from jeweller's employee in Dresden
A man allegedly threatened an employee of a jewellery shop in Dresden with a knife and demanded money. He fled without any proceeds but was later arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife during dispute in Chemnitz flat
A 42-year-old man suffered a superficial cut during a dispute in his Chemnitz flat. The suspected attacker fled, while police secured the knife.
- Knife attacks
Shop employee injured in knife attack in Leipzig
A shop employee was injured with a knife during an altercation at a Leipzig store. The suspected attacker has been remanded in custody.
- Knife threats
Machetes used in dispute at Chemnitz apartment building
During a dispute at an apartment building in Chemnitz, two men threatened each other with a machete in separate encounters. Nobody was injured.
- Robbery and extortion
Machete robbery at Dresden casino
A man entered a Dresden casino carrying a machete, demanded money and fled with about 80 euros. One employee was unharmed.
- Knife threats
Man draws utility knife during police operation in Dresden
A 38-year-old man drew a utility knife during a police operation at Dresden central station after officers noticed an argument.
- Knife attacks
Man injures 48-year-old with knife in Freital
A 45-year-old man allegedly injured a 48-year-old man with a knife in a Freital apartment. Earlier, an 85-year-old woman was injured in an attack in a stairwell.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute at Jakobikirchplatz
Following a dispute at Jakobikirchplatz in Saxony, an unidentified man is alleged to have threatened two young men with a knife. Both sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery and extortion
Man robbed at knifepoint in Dresden
Two unknown suspects allegedly forced a 35-year-old man in Dresden-Mickten to hand over money at knifepoint before assaulting him.
- Knife attacks
Man treated after stab injuries at Leipzig S-Bahn stop
A 20-year-old man was found with stab injuries at the Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz S-Bahn stop in Leipzig and admitted to hospital. Police are investigating suspected dangerous bodily harm.
- Robbery and extortion
Three men rob cyclist in Dresden
Three men are alleged to have threatened a 27-year-old cyclist in Dresden with a knife-like object and robbed him of his wallet.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured with stabbing instrument in Leipzig
A man was reportedly attacked and seriously injured by a woman using a stabbing instrument in Leipzig.
- Robbery and extortion
Woman displays cutting tool during attempted robbery at Leipzig shop
A woman allegedly demanded tobacco products while displaying a cutting tool at a Leipzig shop. An employee used pepper spray, and the woman fled but was apprehended at the scene.
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Saxony weekly review
2 attacks · 1 threat · 0 robbery/extortion · Period 7–13 September 2026, data as of 14 September 2026.
