Stabbing in Löbtau: Police are looking for attacker and accomplice!
There was a knife attack in Löbtau. A man was injured and the police are investigating. Details about the events of June 10, 2025.

Stabbing in Löbtau: Police are looking for attacker and accomplice!
On Whit Monday, June 10, 2025, there was an alarming stabbing in Dresden that brought the police and emergency services to the scene. Several emergency calls were received from the Löbtau district around 5 p.m. when a 45-year-old man got into an argument with a couple at a bus stop. During the heated argument, the couple's husband pulled out a knife and stabbed the 45-year-old in the thigh. The victim was immediately taken to hospital, where he was interviewed. The police have started an investigation into dangerous bodily harm and are looking for the attacker and his companion, who apparently followed the incident. MDR reports that investigators are also active in Riesa because of a similar incident.
In Riesa, a 37-year-old was attacked with a knife by an unknown attacker in a playground late on Monday evening. The man suffered cuts and also had to be treated. Such incidents shed a worrying light on the current security situation, and police in both cities have taken a clear stance to find the perpetrators and protect the population. This is not just an isolated incident; The number of knife attacks in Germany has increased in recent years.
A look at knife attacks in Germany
The number of knife attacks recorded by the police increased sharply between 2022 and 2024. Current statistics show that the topic is of great importance nationwide and is increasingly preoccupying society. According to a study by Statista, published on April 2, 2025, the increase in knife violence is a trend that cannot be ignored. Such incidents not only shape citizens' sense of security, but also the actions of security authorities.
In Dresden and the surrounding area, the police remain optimistic despite the worrying developments and are actively seeking information and prevention. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. The hope is that through targeted investigations and collaboration with the public, the number of such incidents can be reduced.