13-Year-Old Injured by Blows and Kicks in Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten

The robbery happened around 5:45 PM. A 25-year-old allegedly robbed the 13-year-old of his phone and cash and injured him with punches and kicks.

Passerby chased robber through Vienna-Favoriten

A passerby is said to have alerted the police while pursuing the suspect. Due to the precise description of the person and the details of the location, the police were able to stop the 25-year-old Syrian national on Senefeldergasse. A small amount of narcotics was found during his search. He was provisionally arrested and is currently in police custody. The LKA is investigating.

The 13-year-old victim was initially treated by the Vienna professional rescue service on Favoritenstraße and taken to a hospital. He suffered bruises and abrasions. According to an initial statement from the victim, he had known the suspect fleetingly, a police spokeswoman told APA. However, the two parties have not yet been questioned, it was said.

(APA/Red.)

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