Beatings Instead of Loot: Bystander Attacked 16-Year-Old After Robbery in Vienna City

The teenager had already been restrained by witnesses when the 42-year-old arrived and began to hit and kick him. The 16-year-old sustained facial injuries. Both were reported. The 26-year-old robbery victim had previously fought back fiercely against the attack and alerted witnesses with cries for help.

16-year-old injured by passerby after attempted robbery in Vienna

The suspect had followed the woman into a stairwell around 3:15 a.m. There, he pushed her to the ground from behind and attempted to snatch her handbag and mobile phone. Passersby came to the 26-year-old's aid, restrained the teenager, and called the police.

The 16-year-old initially managed to break free and flee to Schwedenplatz. "There, he was again apprehended by the courageous passersby and held until the arrival of the emergency services," reported police spokesman Markus Dittrich. The witnesses even had to protect the teenager from the interfering 42-year-old, explained the spokesman.

Teenager had drugs on him

During the personal search by officers from the Laurenzerberg police station, a small amount of narcotics was found on the 16-year-old. The accused refused to make a statement. By order of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was transferred to a correctional facility.

(APA/Red)

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