Attempted Robbery in Viennese CBD-Shop: 23-Year-Old Arrested

An employee of a CBC shop in downtown Vienna was slightly injured on Tuesday by a 23-year-old during an attempted robbery. The man had demanded all the cash from the register with a gun - a blank firing pistol, according to the police on Wednesday. The woman refused, which led to a scuffle. In front of the shop, the 23-year-old threw her to the ground. Two men rushed to help and held the perpetrator until the police arrived.

Employee in Vienna was treated by emergency services

The two witnesses managed to "overpower the attacker, disarm him and pin him to the ground until the police arrived shortly afterwards and temporarily arrested the man," said press spokeswoman Anna Gutt. The blank firing pistol and drugs found in the suspect's shoulder bag - two bags presumably containing cannabis, one bag apparently containing cocaine - were seized.

The employee was treated by the emergency services. She was able to be discharged into home care. The 23-year-old confessed to the allegations. He was reported on suspicion of attempted serious robbery and under the provisions of the Narcotics Act. A temporary weapons ban was also issued against him.

(APA/Red)

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