Knife Attack at Graz Cemetery: Victim Questioned, But No New Leads on Perpetrator
In the case of the pensioner who was seriously injured by an unknown assailant at the Graz St. Leonhard Cemetery at the end of January, questioning has not yielded anything new. "Unfortunately, we have not gained any new investigative leads from the questioning of the woman conducted in recent days," a police spokesperson said on Monday in response to an APA inquiry. Even the sparse tips from the public have not led to any clues upon investigation. The condition of the 73-year-old woman is stable.
73-Year-Old Able to Be Questioned After Attack at Graz Cemetery
The investigations are, of course, continuing, and the public is still being asked for assistance. During the questioning of the victim, they had to proceed cautiously, and another questioning could take place in the coming days, depending on medical advice. Investigations in the vicinity of the cemetery have not led to any new leads. The private environment of the pensioner was already clarified immediately after the crime, said the police spokesperson. Even the increased patrol activities at cemeteries in Graz - by officers in plain clothes or in uniform - have not led to any observations or findings.
Pensioner Attacked with Knife at Her Husband's Grave
The 73-year-old was attacked from behind by an unknown assailant with a Stanley knife at her husband's grave on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 29. Other cemetery visitors found the woman and alerted the rescue services. At that time, the pensioner was still able to state that she had been attacked by a man. She was taken to the nearby LKH University Hospital and received intensive medical care.
Police Still Seeking Witnesses
The State Criminal Police Office is asking potential witnesses for assistance. This also concerns observations at and around the Leonhard Cemetery, even before the crime, such as whether a man behaved suspiciously there. Witnesses are asked to contact the LKA at the phone number 059133 60 3333 or the emergency number 133.
(APA/Red)
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