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Knife attacks in Saxony 2026 – Page 3 of 5
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Saxony.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 14 |
| February | 10 |
| March | 11 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 13 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 9 |
| August | 18 |
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Reports
- Robbery/extortion
Minor threatened with knife and robbed in Dresden
Three unidentified suspects threatened a minor in Dresden-Gorbitz with a knife and brass knuckles before taking money and shoes.
- Knife attack
Two people injured in knife attacks at Wiener Platz
Two men sustained stab wounds at Wiener Platz in Dresden. Police detained two suspects, while another suspect initially remained at large.
- Robbery/extortion
Three men threaten man with knife and rob him in Dresden
Three men are alleged to have threatened a 34-year-old man with a knife and robbed him of about 100 euros in Dresden. Police later located the suspects.
- Knife attack
Man seriously injured with pointed object in Leipzig attack
A 41-year-old man was seriously injured with a pointed object during an altercation at a tram stop in Leipzig. A 28-year-old man was arrested and remanded in custody.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife displayed during robbery in Leipzig
In Leipzig, one of three men allegedly threatened a 59-year-old man with a knife before a subsequent robbery.
- Knife threat
Man threatens men with knife in Pirna
A man allegedly threatened three men with a knife in Pirna after they sought to protect three women. Police located him nearby.
- Robbery/extortion
Two men slightly injured in robbery at Leipzig Central Station
Two men were slightly injured during a robbery at Leipzig Central Station. Unknown offenders used a pointed or cutting implement and an irritant before fleeing with a Bluetooth speaker.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatened with knife and robbed in Dresden
An unknown man threatened a young man with a knife in Dresden and took 70 euros from him.
- Knife attack
Woman seriously injured with pointed object in Leipzig
During an altercation in Leipzig, a 30-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a 31-year-old woman with a pointed object. A detention warrant was executed against him.
- Knife attack
Man injured in hand after dispute in Leipzig
Following a verbal dispute in Leipzig, an 18-year-old injured a 30-year-old man in the hand. Police said a prohibited stabbing instrument was allegedly used.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman threatened with knife and robbed in Dresden
Three unidentified men allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and stole a bag containing clothing in Dresden. The woman was not injured.
- Knife threat
Knife threat during group attack in Dresden
A group attacked three men in Dresden, and one suspect threatened them with a knife. Three people were injured.
- Knife attack
Young man injured in stabbing after dispute in Döbeln
A 21-year-old man suffered a stab wound after a dispute on Leipziger Straße in Döbeln. A minor suspect later turned himself in to police.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager threatened with knife and robbed in Chemnitz
A teenager was allegedly threatened with a knife, assaulted and forced to hand over his jacket near Chemnitz's Schloßteich.
- Knife attack
Senior injured in Annaberg-Buchholz robbery
A senior suffered stab and cut injuries during a robbery in Annaberg-Buchholz. His wife was threatened, and a suspect was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Knife robbery at bus stop in Chemnitz
Two unidentified men allegedly threatened a teenager with a knife at a stop in Chemnitz and took coins.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenager arrested after knife threats in Chemnitz robbery incidents
A teenager allegedly threatened several people with a knife during robbery incidents in Chemnitz. Police arrested him after a search.
- Robbery/extortion
Minor detained after knife robbery series in Chemnitz
A minor is suspected of threatening three passers-by with a knife and taking cash from them in Chemnitz. Police provisionally detained him after a search.
- Knife attack
33-year-old seriously injured in Chemnitz
A 28-year-old woman is suspected of seriously injuring a 33-year-old man in Chemnitz with a pointed object. Police initially detained her provisionally.
- Robbery/extortion
Man threatens children with knife during cash demand in Chemnitz
An unknown man allegedly threatened three children with a knife in Chemnitz and demanded cash. One child handed over money; nobody was injured.