Vienna Police Stopped Woman with Knife While Onlookers Filmed and Stood in the Way

A police operation in Vienna-Meidling caused a stir on Thursday. A 59-year-old woman, who was apparently mentally impaired, was waving a knife towards passersby around 10:00 AM. The alerted police officers confronted the woman and ordered her to put down the weapon with their service weapons drawn – but without success.

Passersby Filmed Scenes and Stood in the Line of Fire

Standing passersby appeared unimpressed by the dangerous situation. Some remained nearby, while others filmed the scene with their mobile phones, even though they were in immediate danger. Only after multiple and clear requests from the police to move out of the line of fire did the individuals leave the area.

Police Overpower Armed Woman in Vienna-Meidling

The woman initially could not be calmed. Only when she stored the knife in her handbag were the officers able to overpower her. She was then taken to a hospital, as she appeared to be mentally conspicuous according to the police.

No one was harmed in the incident. Why the woman was handling the knife is not yet known. Investigations are ongoing.

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