Teacher and Father Intervened: Robbery in Vienna-Mariahilf Prevented

The teacher and the father of a student noticed that a 63-year-old woman was pushed to the ground and attacked with punches by a man. The alleged robber attempted to snatch both the handbag and a gold chain from the victim, which was prevented by the witnesses according to the police.

The teacher and the father gave chase, and another witness alerted the police. In the area of the pedestrian crossing on Brückengasse, the alleged perpetrator fell and was held by the two men until the police arrived. Officers from the Kopernikusgasse police station arrested the man, according to the authorities on Saturday.

Alleged Perpetrator in Vienna-Mariahilf Spoke of Misunderstanding

The suspect is a 43-year-old Serbian known to the police. He has not confessed and speaks of a misunderstanding. He claimed he had a problem with his ribs and accidentally fell on the woman. He was taken to a detention center.

The robbery victim had to be provided with emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and was subsequently taken to a hospital with abrasions and bruises. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Central Branch, has taken over further investigations.

(APA/Red)

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