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Knife attacks in Thuringia
Statistics and latest reports on knife attacks, knife threats, robbery and extortion involving knives in Thuringia.
Annual comparison for this federal state
Data through 2026-09-09
- 2025
- 2026
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| Month | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 7 |
| February | 9 | 8 |
| March | 7 | 6 |
| April | 4 | 4 |
| May | 13 | 5 |
| June | 9 | 4 |
| July | 10 | 7 |
| August | 9 | 8 |
| September | 3 | — |
| October | 8 | — |
| November | 8 | — |
| December | 7 | — |
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Reports
- Knife attack
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 attack
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 attack
Man injured with beer glass at village festival in Greiz
A 25-year-old man was injured with a beer glass during an altercation at a village festival in Greiz. The unidentified suspect fled.
- Knife threat
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 attack
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 threat
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 attack
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.
- Robbery/extortion
Man injured in backpack robbery at Sömmerda station
An unknown man robbed a 23-year-old of his backpack at Sömmerda station and slightly injured him with a knife-like object. The offender fled and an initial search was unsuccessful.
- Knife attack
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 attack
Witness injured in knife attack in Altenburg
A witness who intervened in an altercation in Altenburg was injured with a knife.
- Knife threat
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 threat
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 attack
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 threat
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 attack
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 attack
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 attack
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 threat
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 attack
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 attack
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.