After Threats of Attack: 25-Year-Old Arrested

The 25-year-old is accused, among other things, of having threatened an attack at Jakominiplatz in downtown Graz in May. However, during the arrest, neither objects nor evidence of a concrete attack plan were found, the State Police Directorate of Styria announced on Wednesday.

25-Year-Old Arrested in Graz for Threatening Attacks

The man was tracked down and arrested on Monday evening around 9:30 PM at Jakominiplatz. According to the police, the suspect had posted dozens of threats on Monday - including announcements of attacks and other crimes - in various Facebook groups. The man fully confessed and stated that he wanted to gain attention through his postings. After the interrogation, he was admitted to a hospital. The 25-year-old was charged, and the billing of the operations is being examined, the police noted.

(APA/Red)

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