After Dispute in Vienna-Donaustadt: Woman Threatened and Seriously Injured by Husband

In an apartment in the Vienna district of Donaustadt, a police operation occurred late Tuesday evening. Officers were alerted around 11 PM due to a suspected argument between a married couple.

On site, the emergency services encountered a seriously injured 38-year-old woman. She complained of severe pain and, according to police reports, was given emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service. She was then taken to a hospital.

Attacked by Husband in Argument - Suspect Also Aggressive Towards Officers

According to initial investigations, the woman was allegedly attacked by her husband during an argument. The 37-year-old Afghan national is said to have hit his wife in the face several times, police spokeswoman Julia Schick told the APA. The man's sister was at the couple's home and notified the police. The man himself was not present when the police arrived. During the search, he was apprehended in the area of Sonnenallee.

As reported by the police, the man showed aggression when apprehended and made a threat against his wife. He was then provisionally arrested. Additionally, a restraining order and a temporary weapons ban were issued against him.

A conducted breathalyzer test showed a level of 1.8 per mille. The 37-year-old was arrested. Investigations are ongoing. The presumption of innocence applies.

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