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Knife-related cases in Thuringia 2026 – Page 2 of 3
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
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 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 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 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 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 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Trader threatened with knife in Nordhausen
After theft from a sales stand, one of two men threatened a trader in Nordhausen with a knife. Both suspects were provisionally detained.
- 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 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Knife threat on a tram in Jena
An unidentified man allegedly threatened two teenagers with a knife on a tram in Jena while demanding an e-cigarette.
- 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Cyclist threatened with knife and robbed in Meiningen
Two unidentified men allegedly stopped a cyclist in Meiningen. Police say one threatened him with a knife before the bicycle was taken.
- 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.