Drunk Man Attacked Children with Knife in Vienna-Landstraße

The man apparently felt increasingly disturbed by the noise of children playing in the courtyard of a residential complex, approached the group, admonished the children, and urged them to go home.

Drunk Man Threw Folding Knife into Bushes While Fleeing

Suddenly, the 48-year-old man pulled out a folding knife and made several stabbing motions towards the children. They were able to dodge and flee in time, so no one was physically injured. The children's cries for help alerted their parents, who immediately called emergency services. A witness pursued the man and observed him throwing the folding knife into a bush during his escape.

Officers from the Vienna-Mitte police station were able to provisionally arrest the man near the crime scene shortly thereafter. The alleged weapon was found and secured. The 48-year-old, who had an alcohol level of 3.6 per mille, is in police custody. Investigations, particularly regarding the motive and course of events, are ongoing.

(APA/Red)

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