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Knife attacks in Saxony 2026 – Page 4 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
- Knife attack
Two men seriously injured in dispute in Leipzig
Two men seriously injured each other with a stabbing instrument during a dispute in Leipzig. Both are under investigation on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
- Knife threat
Man pulls knife during arrest in Döbeln
A man reportedly pulled a knife during his arrest in Döbeln. He had previously kicked and punched a police officer, who sustained minor injuries.
- Knife threat
Man threatens passers-by with knife in Dresden
A man allegedly threatened several passers-by with a knife in Dresden-Löbtau. Police located him after a search.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two employees with knife in Riesa
A man damaged a mobile speed camera in Riesa and threatened two municipal employees with a knife. He was arrested.
- Robbery/extortion
Woman robbed at knifepoint in Trebsen/Mulde
Two masked suspects allegedly forced a woman in Trebsen/Mulde to hand over her backpack by threatening her with a knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens cyclist with knife in Döbeln
A man is alleged to have handled a knife and threatened a cyclist in Döbeln. Police located him shortly afterwards and seized a knife.
- Knife threat
Man threatens opponent with knife in Görlitz
Following an altercation at Demianiplatz, a man allegedly threatened his previously injured opponent with a knife on Berliner Straße.
- Knife attack
Shop owner injured with knife after phone theft in Dresden
After a phone theft at a Dresden shop, the 34-year-old owner was slightly injured in the hand with a knife while pursuing the suspects.
- Robbery/extortion
Teenagers threaten youth with knife in Dresden
Three teenagers allegedly attempted to extort a youth at a playground in Dresden-Pieschen. One of them threatened him with a knife.
- Robbery/extortion
Truck driver robbed in Ehrenfriedersdorf
A group of five is suspected of attacking and robbing a truck driver in Ehrenfriedersdorf. Police said one of the perpetrators was holding a knife during the assault.
- Robbery/extortion
Pre-trial detention after alleged robbery involving a pointed instrument in Leipzig
A 28-year-old man is alleged to have taken cash from a Leipzig snack bar while displaying a pointed instrument and to have struck a person there. He was remanded in pre-trial detention.
- Knife attack
Three men injured in altercation in Chemnitz
Two residents allegedly used knives and irritant spray during an altercation at accommodation in Chemnitz. Three men were injured.
- Knife threat
Employee threatened with knife during shop theft in Hilbersdorf
Following the theft of coffee from a shop in Hilbersdorf, one suspected offender threatened an employee with a knife. The two men fled with part of the stolen goods.
- Knife threat
Man threatens 18-year-old with knife in Plauen
Following an altercation in Plauen, an unknown man threatened an 18-year-old with a knife. Three men were injured.
- Robbery/extortion
18-year-old robs teenager in Freital while displaying a knife
An 18-year-old allegedly threatened a teenager with a knife and robbed him of his phone at a playground in Freital.
- Knife threat
Youth threatened with a knife in Coswig
An unidentified man threatened a youth with a knife in Coswig after the youth had been throwing snowballs with a friend.
- Knife attack
Man injured after altercation on Leipzig tram
Two men allegedly threatened a 30-year-old man with a pointed object on a tram in Leipzig. The man suffered cuts during the ensuing altercation.
- Knife threat
Man threatens two men with knife in Stollberg
A man is alleged to have attacked two men following an argument at an apartment building in Stollberg and later threatened them with a knife. Both sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attack
44-year-old man injures man with knife in Chemnitz
A 44-year-old man is suspected of cutting a 61-year-old man with a knife at an apartment in Chemnitz. Police provisionally detained the suspect.
- Knife threat
Knife drawn during altercation on Leipzig suburban train
Two men allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old on a suburban train and drew a knife after a 22-year-old intervened. Both victims sustained minor injuries.