New Year's Eve Knife Attack: Three Men to Stand Trial in June

Three young men will appear before Landgericht Mönchengladbach from June 10, 2026, charged in connection with a knife attack that took place on New Year's Eve in Düsseldorf's historic Altstadt district. The assault unfolded amid the city's festive celebrations and left one victim with serious injuries, drawing significant public attention across Germany.

A Bloody New Year's Eve in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf's Altstadt is one of Germany's most famous nightlife and entertainment strips, drawing tens of thousands of revellers every New Year's Eve. On the night of December 31, 2025, however, what began as a physical altercation quickly escalated when knives were drawn. One person was injured in the stabbing, and three suspects were subsequently arrested and charged.

The precise motive and full sequence of events are expected to be established during the trial, but German media have described the attack as a rapid escalation of an already heated confrontation in the nightlife environment.

The Legal Process and Charges

The case is being heard at Landgericht Mönchengladbach, the court with jurisdiction over the matter. The exact charges against the three young men have not yet been made public, but knife violence of this nature typically leads to charges of aggravated bodily harm — and potentially attempted manslaughter, depending on the specific circumstances and the severity of the victim's injuries.

The trial is expected to attract considerable media coverage in Germany, both because of the violent nature of the incident and because it occurred in a densely crowded public space during one of the busiest nights of the year.