Knife attack in Munich: two seriously injured and many questions!

Knife attack in Munich: two seriously injured and many questions!

In the night of Sunday, June 1, 2025, a serious incident occurred in the Ramersdorf district of Munich, which excited the people's minds. A 37-year-old man from the Munich district stabbed two people with a knife and seriously injured both. This reports Merkur .

The police were alerted by concerned residents at 1:10 a.m. that had become witness to the attack. When the officials arrived, they found the 34-year-old Munich woman and the 36-year-old man from the Munich district with serious injuries to the upper body and on the arms. Both were immediately taken to nearby hospitals, but at that time there was no danger to life. The alleged perpetrator was arrested directly at the time of the crime and brought to the police headquarters.

relationship in focus

First investigations show that there is a possible relationship between the suspect and the 34-year-old, injured woman, possibly in the context of a relationship. There are also information on this and are further investigated by the police. In addition, a knife was ensured what is suspected as a means of act. The motive for the crime has so far been unclear, but the investigation is about suspected attempted homicide.

The background of the suspect is also revealing: he is already known to the police through smaller crimes and there are indications that he was drunk at the time of the crime. A blood sample was ordered to check the alcohol content. A judge will decide on the custody by Monday.

security situation in Munich

The willingness to use violence that is evident in such crimes is not just a local phenomenon. According to a UN report, women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence. In Germany, there are more than half of all female female violence. Statistics show that in about 60 percent of the homicide of women (femica) the perpetrators are relatives or partners. These figures clarify: violence against women is a serious and common problem that requires social action. Additional statistics show that around 181,000 of the 256,000 victims of domestic violence were female in 2023. These developments are alarming and require attention and measures to protect women in danger and to intervene.

There are help offers for women affected, including the help telephone "Violence against Women", which can be reached around the clock under number 116 016. Their importance is undisputed because they offer support and information for victims of violence.

The police in Munich are still looking for witnesses who may have made perceptions in the area of ​​Adam-Berg Straße. The investigators hope for information that can contribute to clarifying the case while the city has to experience a crisis of personal security. This incident reminds us that we are vigilant and to exchange and defend ourselves with any form of violence.