83-Year-Old Pedestrian Brutally Attacked in Vienna-Mariahilf
An 83-year-old was involved in a dispute while walking his dog in Vienna-Mariahilf on Thursday evening, which escalated into physical violence. "The victim suffered injuries to the head, but declined further treatment by the ambulance service. The suspect is in police custody," said police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger on Friday. The man is accused of assault and resistance to state authority.
Dog Allegedly Barked at 38-Year-Old
The senior was walking his dog in Wallgasse around 8.20 pm. A 38-year-old allegedly "knocked him down during a dispute. Witnesses immediately called the police," it was said. The alleged attacker from Nigeria did not want to identify himself and became increasingly aggressive towards the officers. Despite resistance, he was arrested with the support of additional police officers.
Witnesses then stated that a dispute had developed because of the dog. The 83-year-old's pet allegedly barked at the 38-year-old.
(APA/Red)
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