Vienna Taxi Driver Nearly Strangled by Passenger: Manhunt

The incident occurred on July 14 in the area of Sanatoriumstraße. The as-yet-unknown perpetrator had previously gotten into the vehicle at a taxi stand and had been driven to Penzing. Shortly before the end of the journey, the passenger allegedly attempted to strangle the driver with a rope.

Passenger Tried to Strangle Taxi Driver in Vienna-Penzing

The taxi driver managed to break free. The attacker then fled in the direction of Raimannstraße. The Vienna professional rescue service treated the injured driver at the scene and took him to a hospital.

Why the incident occurred at around 5:00 PM is unclear, as there were neither demands for money nor other disputes between the taxi driver and the suspect, said police spokeswoman Julia Schick to the APA. "The suspect suddenly attacked the 52-year-old."

Search for Fleeing Perpetrator

According to the police, the alleged perpetrator is a teenager, about 150 cm tall, dressed in black clothing, a black cap, and a face mask. An immediate search was initially unsuccessful. Any police station will accept information about the suspect.

(APA/Red)

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