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Knife-related cases in Thuringia 2026
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Thuringia.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-10-24
- 2026
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| Month | 2026 |
|---|---|
| January | 7 |
| February | 8 |
| March | 6 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 5 |
| June | 4 |
| July | 7 |
| August | 8 |
| September | 4 |
| October (partial) | 4 |
Cases by typeCalendar year 2026
Total: 57 cases. Each published case is counted once in its public case type. Period: Calendar year 2026.
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Reports
- Knife attacks
18-year-old remanded in custody after knife and iron bar attack
In Gera, an 18-year-old allegedly attacked a 26-year-old with a knife and an iron bar. The injured man received treatment, and the suspect was remanded in custody.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured with knife in Hildburghausen altercation
Following an altercation involving several men in Hildburghausen, two men were injured with a knife. A 22-year-old man was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two men injured after dispute in Gotha
Two men are alleged to have been attacked with a stabbing or cutting instrument during a dispute at Coburger Platz in Gotha. Both sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital.
- Knife attacks
Man slightly injured in altercation in Erfurt
Police say a knife-like object was used during an altercation between two groups in Erfurt. A 29-year-old man sustained minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Man moves folding knife toward opponent during dispute in Sömmerda
During a dispute in Sömmerda, a 28-year-old man repeatedly moved a folding knife toward a 40-year-old man. He then slightly injured his opponent by kicking and punching him.
- Knife attacks
Knife injury after dispute in Erfurt
During a dispute in Erfurt, a 35-year-old man lightly injured a 21-year-old man in the hand with a knife. Both men were later taken to hospitals with minor injuries.
- Knife attacks
Machete attack misses target in Arnstadt
A 24-year-old man allegedly attacked a 21-year-old with a machete in Arnstadt. The intended victim was not struck.
- Knife attacks
Witness injured in knife attack in Altenburg
A witness who intervened in an altercation in Altenburg was injured with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife attack in Apolda
A man was seriously injured with a folding knife outside a drinks market in Apolda. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Knife attacks
Man lightly injured with knife in Eisenach
A 31-year-old man was lightly injured with a knife during an altercation in Eisenach, police said.
- Knife attacks
Man dies after knife attack in Bad Langensalza
During an altercation involving several people at Augustinerplatz in Bad Langensalza, a man was critically injured with a knife and later died. Several suspects were arrested.
- Knife attacks
Man injured with knife in Mühlhausen altercation
A man was seriously injured with a knife during an altercation in Mühlhausen. Police are investigating a 45-year-old man.
- Knife attacks
19-year-old man injured with knife during confrontation in Eisenach
A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital injured after a confrontation between two groups in Eisenach. Initial findings indicate that a knife was allegedly used.
- Knife attacks
Man detained after stabbing injuries in dispute in Nordhausen
During a dispute in Nordhausen, a 23-year-old man is alleged to have seriously injured a 27-year-old man with a stabbing weapon. Police detained the suspect shortly afterwards.
- Knife attacks
Man arrested after knife attack in Jena
A man is alleged to have seriously injured a 22-year-old man with multiple knife wounds in Jena. The suspect was arrested during the following night.
- Knife attacks
Mediator injured during knife dispute in Mühlhausen
Two men threatened each other with knives during a dispute at Mühlhausen bus station. A 28-year-old mediator was injured while trying to intervene.
- Knife attacks
Man provisionally detained after serious injury in Sömmerda
A 43-year-old man was seriously injured after an argument in an apartment in Sömmerda. A 44-year-old suspect was provisionally detained after a search; the injury was allegedly caused, possibly with a knife.
- Knife attacks
Man remanded in custody after knife attack in Altenburg
Following a dispute in Altenburg, a 26-year-old man is alleged to have stabbed a 25-year-old man several times with a knife. The suspect is in custody on suspicion of attempted homicide.
- Knife attacks
Juvenile injures man with knife in Nordhausen
During a dispute in Nordhausen, a juvenile allegedly inflicted a serious cut injury to a man's face with a knife. The suspect was provisionally detained.
- Knife attacks
Two men seriously injured after altercation in Gera
Two men were found with serious stab wounds after an altercation in central Gera. Criminal police are investigating attempted homicide.