Knife attack on Hillmannplatz: 18-year-old seriously injured!

Knife attack on Hillmannplatz: 18-year-old seriously injured!

There was a shocking knife attack at Hillmannplatz in Bremen on Monday. An 18-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during an argument with an unknown perpetrator. Witnesses report that the attacker fled towards the train station. The injured man had to be taken to hospital immediately due to his stab wounds. Police are appealing to the public for information about the incident, which further exacerbates the already tense security situation in the area. In Bremen, the topic of security, especially at the train station and Hillmannplatz, is a recurring topic of conversation butenunbinnen.de reported.

But this wasn't the only incident recently. There was a similar threat in the station suburb on Friday evening. There, a 33-year-old man got into a heated argument with a group of eight men. Before the situation escalated, he left the scene, but returned with a knife and stabbed the others involved. Two men, aged 22 and 25, suffered stab wounds to the upper body and legs. A 24-year-old had to undergo surgery for serious injuries to his hand. The alleged perpetrator was temporarily arrested at Hillmannplatz and, according to police, was under the influence of drugs. my-bremen.net has released further details about this incident.

Increase in knife attacks

Violence with knives is increasing significantly in Germany. A recent study by Statista shows that the police have recorded an increase in knife attacks recorded by police since 2022. This increase is alarming and highlights the urgency of increased preventive measures. The legal consequences for the perpetrators can be serious. Depending on the severity of the bodily harm, penalties of between six months and ten years' imprisonment are at stake. The use of a knife is considered more serious, especially in cases of grievous bodily harm, and in the worst case, manslaughter can result in up to 15 years in prison. Murder can even be punished with a life sentence. Aspects such as the circumstances of the crime, self-defense situations, the age and possible criminal records of the perpetrator play an important role in the legal classification. The Statista Study from April 2025 confirms the increase and raises the need for measures to prevent such violent clashes.

The city of Bremen is therefore faced with social challenges that urgently underline the need for solutions to ensure public safety.