Knife stabbing in Löbtau: Police are looking for attacker and accomplice!

Knife stabbing in Löbtau: Police are looking for attacker and accomplice!

on Whit Monday, June 10, 2025, there was an alarming stabbing in Dresden that called on the scene of the police and the emergency services. Several emergency calls went from the Löbtau district at around 5 p.m. when a 45-year-old man got into a dispute with a couple at a stop. In the heated argument, the couple's man pulled a knife and stabbed the 45-year-old into his thigh. The victim was immediately taken to the hospital, where it could already be heard. The police have received the investigation into dangerous bodily harm and searches for the attacker and his companion, who apparently followed the events.  mdr reports that the investigators are also active in Riesa due to a similar incident.

in Riesa, a 37-year-old was attacked by an unknown attacker with a knife on a playground late Monday evening. The man suffered cuts and also had to be treated. Such incidents throw a worrying light on the current security situation, and the police in both cities have made a clear position to find the perpetrators and to protect the population. This is not just an isolated case; 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 grew strongly between 2022 and 2024. Current statistics show that the topic is of great importance nationwide and that society is increasingly busy. According to a study by Statista , which was published on April 2, 2025, the increase in activity with knives is a trend that cannot be ignored. Such incidents not only shape the feeling of security of the citizens, but also the actions of the security authorities.

In Dresden and the surrounding area, the police remain optimistic despite the worrying developments and is actively trying to clarify and prevention. The population is asked to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities immediately. The hope is that the number of such incidents can be reduced through targeted investigations and cooperation with the public.