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Knife-related cases in Schleswig-Holstein 2026 – Page 2 of 4
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Schleswig-Holstein.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 5 |
| March | 3 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 19 |
| October (partial) | 5 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 68 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
Customer killed after knife attack in Ratzeburg supermarket
At a supermarket in Ratzeburg, a 44-year-old man is alleged to have attacked a customer with a knife. The woman died at the scene and the suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
Two people injured in attack with stabbing weapon in Ahrensburg
A woman was critically injured and a man lightly injured in an attack with a stabbing weapon in Ahrensburg. A 32-year-old suspect was arrested.
- Knife attacks
21-year-old stabbed in neck after Uetersen wine festival
A 21-year-old was stabbed in the neck after a wine festival in Uetersen. His life was temporarily in danger, and police are investigating.
- Robbery and extortion
Attempted knife robbery in Kiel
Two suspects allegedly used a knife to demand cash from a student in Kiel. They fled after the student said he had no money.
- Knife attacks
24-year-old remanded in custody after man seriously injured in Elmshorn
Following an altercation outside a restaurant in Elmshorn, a 24-year-old is alleged to have seriously injured a 34-year-old man with a pointed object. He is now suspected of attempted homicide and has been remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Passer-by injured with knife in Lütjenburg
A man is alleged to have injured a passer-by in Lütjenburg with a knife after a conversation. The lightly injured man was taken to hospital for examination, while the suspect fled.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute in central Lübeck
Following a dispute in central Lübeck, a man allegedly drew a knife and threatened the other man. Police seized a neck knife.
- Knife attacks
Four injured after stabbing during altercation in Oster-Ohrstedt
Four people were injured during an altercation among acquaintances in Oster-Ohrstedt, including one man who was seriously hurt by stab wounds.
- Robbery and extortion
Masked men rob couple in Husum park
Two masked men threatened a married couple in Husum's Schlosspark with a knife and pepper spray before taking phones, wallets and cash. The suspects fled on foot.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured in knife attack in Flensburg
Two men were injured with a knife during an altercation in a supermarket car park in Flensburg. One sustained serious injuries and the other minor injuries.
- Robbery and extortion
Man injured with knife in attempted robbery in Itzehoe
An unidentified man is alleged to have tried to seize another man's bag in Itzehoe and injured him with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Three people slightly injured after dispute in Lübeck
During a dispute in Lübeck, a man is alleged to have injured two people with a pointed object. All three people involved sustained minor injuries.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife drawn during attempted robbery in Kiel
Two youths allegedly demanded money from a cyclist in an underpass in Kiel while carrying a knife and an iron bar. The man sustained minor injuries and escaped.
- Robbery and extortion
Two robberies involving knife threat in Rendsburg
Two youths allegedly demanded cash from two people in Rendsburg while displaying a suspected pocketknife. One of the incidents remained an attempt.
- Robbery and extortion
Armed robbery at gaming arcade in Tornesch
A masked man robbed a gaming arcade in Tornesch and took cash. He was carrying a sword-like object.
- Robbery and extortion
Two men allegedly robbed walker at knifepoint in Großhansdorf
Two unknown men allegedly demanded valuables from a walker while displaying a stabbing weapon in woodland near Großhansdorf. The suspects fled.
- Knife attacks
Young man arrested after knife injury in Flensburg pedestrian zone
Following an argument in Flensburg's pedestrian zone, a young man allegedly injured a minor with a knife. The suspect was arrested near the scene.
- Robbery and extortion
Petrol station employee robbed at knifepoint in Kiel
An unknown offender threatened a petrol station employee with a knife in Kiel and stole a high three-figure cash sum. He is believed to have fled on an e-scooter.
- Knife attacks
Man critically injured by knife wounds in Norderstedt
A 20-year-old man was critically injured by two knife wounds in Norderstedt during the night of 16 June. The assailant remains unknown and at large.
- Knife attacks
Man seriously injured in dispute outside Lübeck bar
During a dispute outside a bar in Lübeck, a 48-year-old man is alleged to have injured a 37-year-old man with a knife. The suspect was initially detained and later released.