The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has launched an investigation into a possible violent crime following the discovery of the body in Vienna-Favoriten. The identity of the deceased man was initially unclear. The site was cordoned off extensively.

Large Tent for Protection from Onlookers in Vienna-Favoriten After Murder Alert

A man contacted the police emergency number around 3:00 PM and reported that he had found a suitcase with a lifeless person next to a waste container. Subsequently, the area between Hofherrgasse and Randhartigergasse was completely cordoned off for passersby, onlookers, and the media.

The body was likely discovered in front of a residential building. The police set up a large tent for protection. When asked whether the deceased had been dismembered, as reported by the media, police spokeswoman Schick said: "Based on the current state of the investigation, I cannot provide any further information at this time." How the man died was as unclear as his identity.

Forensic investigations were still ongoing on Friday evening. Around 5:00 PM, a team from the forensic medicine department arrived at the scene. Subsequently, the cordon was also expanded so that police dogs could search the area. Media representatives and onlookers were asked to leave the cordoned-off area.

(APA/Red)

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