63-year-old in custody after knife attack on roommate in Hirschberg

63-year-old in custody after knife attack on roommate in Hirschberg

In Hirschberg an der Bergstrasse, on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, there was a shocking incident between two roommates in an apartment on Obergasse. A 63-year-old man is suspected of attacking his 51-year-old roommate with a kitchen knife. This argument escalated around 11:30 a.m. when the suspect picked up an approximately 20 cm long kitchen knife and stabbed his victim several times in the direction of his victim's upper body. Luckily, with the help of his wife, the 51-year-old was able to counteract and save himself from something worse, reports Heidelberg24.

During the attack, the victim suffered two stab and cut injuries to the rib area, but was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where his injuries were considered non-life-threatening. The police arrested the suspected attacker on site and presented him to an investigating judge in Mannheim the following day. As a result, an arrest warrant was issued for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm, and the 63-year-old was taken to a correctional facility. The investigations by the criminal police and public prosecutor's office in Mannheim are still ongoing.

A trend that transcends borders

Concern about knife attacks is not just an issue in Germany. There are also worrying developments in Great Britain. On November 2, 2025, a knife attack occurred on a train near Huntingdon, in which several people were injured, including a railway employee whose condition is critical. He confronted the attacker and was able to save the lives of other passengers. Witnesses describe panicked scenes on the train as passengers shouted for help fr.de reported.

Up to eleven people received medical treatment in the incident, which took place on the route between Doncaster and London King's Cross. Two of these people are in life-threatening condition. The police ruled out a terrorist motive and are conducting further investigations into the suspects, two Britons with a migrant background.

A look at the numbers

The fear of knife attacks is not unfounded. According to an analysis by Statista In addition to knife attacks recorded by the police in Germany, the number of incidents has risen worryingly from 2022 to 2024. Data shows a clear trend that highlights the need for preventive measures.

It is to be hoped that incidents such as those that have occurred in both Germany and the UK will result in reflective action and create a safer environment for all.