Attack with Lighter in Vienna Middle School: Janitor Injured

A young man injured a 59-year-old school janitor with a lighter at a middle school in Vienna-Floridsdorf on September 22 around 11:00 a.m. The janitor had noticed the 19-year-old, who was not from the school, and approached him.

The Somali initially did not react and then approached the 59-year-old threateningly, standing close in front of him, the police reported. Shortly thereafter, the attacker lightly burned him on the elbow with the lighter. He was arrested.

Man Injured School Janitor with Lighter in Vienna Middle School

After lightly burning the janitor of the Hanreitergasse middle school, the man repeatedly handled the lighter threateningly, explained police spokesman Markus Dittrich. Meanwhile, the principal and her deputy also arrived. The man became increasingly aggressive and attacked both with his fists. They kept him at a distance and called the police.

Officers from the Kummergasse police station arrested the 19-year-old. An interrogation was still pending. During the arrest, he did not provide any information about his motive. The young man was likely in a state of psychological distress, added police spokesman Markus Dittrich upon APA inquiry. He remained silent with a fixed stare.

(APA/Red)

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