# Violent knife attacks in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-knife-attacks-in-germany > Updated: 2026-09-07T14:51:35.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. In early September 2026, several violent stabbing and machete attacks occurred across different regions of Germany, resulting in life-threatening injuries. In Gelsenkirchen, a 27-year-old suspect was arrested following an attempted murder in an apartment building that left a 55-year-old man with life-threatening wounds. In Rheinbach, a 36-year-old man was arrested for a stabbing that critically injured a 66-year-old man; the attack reportedly followed a domestic violence incident involving a 20-year-old woman. In Ahrensburg, a 32-year-old man was apprehended after attacking cleaning staff with a machete-like sword. The attack left a 43-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries, while a colleague sustained minor injuries. Investigators noted the suspect may have been in a “state of psychological crisis.” ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Ahrensburg: Man arrested after machete attack on cleaning staff A 32-year-old man was arrested in Ahrensburg, Germany, after attacking two cleaning staff with a machete, leaving a woman in critical condition. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahrensburg-man-arrested-after-machete-attack-on-cleaning-staff ### 2026-09-07: Rheinbach stabbing: 66-year-old critically injured in knife attack A 36-year-old man was arrested in Rheinbach, Germany, after a stabbing attack left a 66-year-old man in critical condition following a domestic dispute. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rheinbach-stabbing-66-year-old-critically-injured-in-knife-attack ### 2026-09-02: Gelsenkirchen police arrest suspect following stabbing incident An arrest warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old man following a stabbing in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, which left a 55-year-old man hospitalized. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gelsenkirchen-police-arrest-suspect-following-stabbing-incident --- Cite as: Violent knife attacks in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violent-knife-attacks-in-germany