A resident of a residential complex on Lindengasse in Vienna-Neubau alerted the police on February 8th around 1:30 AM after observing three people attacking each other on the street. He also heard that one of the men was allegedly carrying a knife.

Knife Attack in Vienna-Neubau Leaves Three Injured

When the police officers arrived at the scene, three people were already wrestling on the ground. The man with the knife was immediately disarmed. The 21-year-old suspect (citizen: Austria) is said to have inflicted cuts on the two male individuals, a 26-year-old and a 28-year-old. The 26-year-old sustained facial injuries, while the 28-year-old suffered a broken ankle.

Due to the victims' resistance, the suspect also injured himself with his knife. The officers provisionally arrested him on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and reported him. The weapon was secured. The 21-year-old and the two victims were taken to different hospitals. The two victims stated that they did not know the suspect. Investigations are ongoing.

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