Aggressive Driver Hid in Taxi While Fleeing from Vienna Police

The man had previously caught the attention of a motorcycle police officer on Triester Straße due to aggressive driving. The driver reacted aggressively to the control right from the start of the official action. Due to his behavior, additional police patrols were called in. As the authorities reported, there were outstanding criminal records against the 21-year-old in the four-digit range.

Taxi Driver Reported Fleeing Suspect

The man refused an ordered medical examination and physically resisted his arrest. He temporarily managed to escape. During the search, a taxi driver alerted the officers that the suspect was hiding in the footwell of his vehicle.

21-Year-Old Arrested and Charged

Despite another attempt to escape, the 21-year-old was arrested. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was charged but released. Investigations are ongoing on suspicion of resisting state authority, attempted serious bodily harm, and several traffic offenses.

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