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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 threats
Man threatened with knife in Erfurt station underpass
A 26-year-old man allegedly threatened a 19-year-old man with a knife in an Erfurt station underpass. The younger man was unhurt, and police opened an investigation into the suspect.
- Knife threats
Suspected shoplifter handles knife in front of staff
In a Nordhausen supermarket, a 36-year-old drew a knife after an employee confronted him and later placed it in front of other staff. Police took him into custody; nobody was hurt.
- Knife threats
Man threatens people at an event with a machete
A 26-year-old man held a machete in a threatening manner toward people at an event in Rabenäußig. No one was injured, and police took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Man threatens neighbour with knife in Großengottern
A 56-year-old man threatened a neighbour with a knife in Großengottern. Police took the weapon from him.
- Knife threats
Man threatens group member with utility knife in Nordhausen
A man allegedly threatened a member of a group with a utility knife in Nordhausen on Tuesday afternoon. Police later located the 25-year-old and detained him provisionally.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with knife at Meiningen market square
Following a dispute at Meiningen's market square, a 25-year-old man threatened a 60-year-old with a knife. He put down the knife when police arrived.
- Knife threats
Shop operator accused of threatening man with machete-like knife in Greiz
At a kebab shop in Greiz, an operator is accused of gesturing toward a man with a machete-like knife during a dispute. No one was injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens emergency workers with knife on federal road
A man threatened emergency workers with a knife in an ambulance on the B62 near Merkers. He later died from self-inflicted injuries.
- Knife threats
Security employee threatened with knife in Sondershausen
Following an argument at a supermarket in Sondershausen, a customer allegedly threatened a security employee with a knife. Police later overpowered the man.
- Knife threats
Man threatened with knife in Gera
During an altercation in Gera, a man was threatened and attacked with a knife. Two men sustained minor injuries and three suspects fled.
- Knife threats
Knife threat after dispute at Gera butcher's shop
Following a dispute at a butcher's shop in Gera, an employee threatened his colleague with a knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with pointed object in Altenburg
Following a physical altercation in Altenburg, a man allegedly threatened his opponent with a pointed object. Police located the suspect shortly afterwards.
- Knife threats
Man threatens brother with kitchen knife in Altenburg
Following a dispute between brothers in Altenburg, a man is alleged to have struck his brother and threatened him with a kitchen knife. Police took him into temporary custody.
- Knife threats
Man threatens hospital staff in Nordhausen with machete
A man wielded a machete at the entrance to Südharz Hospital in Nordhausen. Staff did not open the door, and police disarmed him.
- Knife threats
Man threatens fellow resident in Jena and arms himself with machete
A 38-year-old resident allegedly threatened a fellow resident at a shared accommodation in Jena and armed himself with a machete when police arrived.
- Knife threats
Man threatens group with knife in Gotha
Following a dispute in Gotha, a 27-year-old man is alleged to have threatened several people with a knife.
- Knife threats
Man threatens traveller at Arnstadt station with shortened axe
Following a verbal dispute, a man threatened a traveller at Arnstadt station with a shortened axe. Federal police seized the weapon and nobody was injured.
- Knife threats
Man threatens passer-by with knife in Meiningen
A man is alleged to have threatened a 27-year-old with a knife in Meiningen on Tuesday evening. Police subsequently took him into custody.
- Knife threats
Man threatens opponent with utility knife at Altenburg snack bar
During a dispute at a kebab shop in Altenburg, a 53-year-old threatened a 33-year-old with a utility knife. The threatened man then struck him with a beer bottle.
- Knife threats
Teenage girl threatens girl with knife at Jena Göschwitz station
During an altercation at Jena Göschwitz station, a teenage girl is alleged to have threatened a girl with a knife. The girl was also punched and kicked and was taken to an emergency department with minor injuries.