Villach: Knife Attacker Remains in Custody

The reasons for detention cited were risk of flight and risk of committing the offense, as stated by the Klagenfurt Regional Court. "The accused, who was represented by a defense attorney, has still not made any statements about the incident before the judge," it was said in a press release.

Pre-Trial Detention for Villach Attacker Extended

The 23-year-old Syrian had stabbed passersby with a knife in downtown Villach on February 15. A 14-year-old teenager was killed and five other people were partially critically injured. The man had claimed allegiance to the terrorist militia "Islamic State" and stated that he wanted to kill as many people as possible.

The current decision to extend the pre-trial detention is initially valid until April 7, 2025. Within this period, there will be another detention hearing in which "the possible continuation of the pre-trial detention" will be decided, according to the regional court.

(APA/Red)

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