A woman was beaten and threatened with death by her partner on March 8 in Vienna because she wanted to leave him. The 37-year-old man also prevented her from leaving the apartment in Vienna-Rudolfsheim. The woman of the same age suffered severe facial injuries and had to be taken to a hospital by the Vienna professional rescue service, according to the police on Sunday.

Woman Wanted to End Relationship: Viennese Man Struck

The suspect was provisionally arrested. In addition, a restraining order and a temporary weapons ban were issued against the 37-year-old. During the interrogation, the man did not confess but claimed that he was attacked by the victim himself. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the suspect was reported at large. Further investigations into the assault are ongoing.

(APA/Red)

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