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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 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.
- Robbery and extortion
Teenager robs 14-year-old in Erfurt city park using kitchen knife
A teenager is alleged to have taken a belt from a 14-year-old in Erfurt city park while threatening him with a kitchen knife.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- Robbery and 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 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 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.