19-Year-Old Attempted to Stab Acquaintance in Vienna-Ottakring
19-Jähriger bei Wiener Thaliastraße festgenommen.
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A 19-year-old allegedly punched his 22-year-old acquaintance in the face on Wednesday in Vienna-Ottakring and then attempted to stab him with a knife.
The victim was able to dodge and flee, but was slightly injured, the State Police Directorate announced in a statement on Thursday. The 19-year-old was arrested shortly thereafter at the crime scene near Thaliastraße and taken to a detention center.
Arrest near Thaliastraße in Vienna
A provisional weapons ban was issued against him. During the search of the 19-year-old Romanian, the alleged weapon - a switchblade - and a small amount of drugs (presumably cannabis) were found and seized. He was charged with suspicion of attempted intentional serious bodily harm and under the Narcotic Drugs Act.
(APA/Red)
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