Dispute in Viennese Shared Apartment Culminates in Knife Attack

On December 2, police were called to a shared apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. A scuffle broke out there around 6:00 PM between the 45-year-old resident (nationality: Austria) and his 46-year-old acquaintance (nationality: Germany), during which both were injured. The 46-year-old also pulled out a knife and inflicted injuries on his opponent.

When the officers arrived, the 46-year-old was no longer on the scene. The injured 45-year-old was given emergency medical treatment by the Vienna Professional Rescue Service and taken to a hospital.

Men in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Got into a Dispute: Both Injured

The fleeing suspect was apprehended by police near the shared apartment shortly afterwards. The 46-year-old also sustained injuries to his hands during the altercation with the knife and had to be taken to a hospital as well.

A restraining and approach ban was issued against the man, as well as a temporary weapons ban, and the weapon used in the crime was seized. The 45-year-old was reported for the bodily harm inflicted on his acquaintance.

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