Bomb threat could be investigated in Lower Austria

A 53-year-old was reported, announced Chief Inspector Johann Baumschlager from the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. The threat was received early Wednesday morning at the municipal office in Lichtenegg (district of Wiener Neustadt).

"No Danger at Any Time"

According to Baumschlager, the man, who is considered mentally impaired, called from a landline and a mobile phone. The school was searched, but nothing was found. "There was no danger at any time," emphasized the police spokesperson. The public prosecutor's office in Wiener Neustadt ordered the 53-year-old to be reported at large.

Bomb Threat Against New Middle School Guntramsdorf

Just last Tuesday, the arrest of a 19-year-old from the Mödling district after a bomb threat against the New Middle School Guntramsdorf from the previous day became known. The young adult was admitted to the local detention center on the orders of the public prosecutor's office in Wiener Neustadt due to the risk of collusion, committing the offense, and executing the offense. According to the Lower Austria State Police Directorate, he did not confess.

The school had reported the threat received via email early Monday morning last week. The building was then evacuated. A search yielded negative results.

(APA/Red)

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