Four Police Officers Injured: Drunk and Drugged Speedster Arrested in Vienna

Officers from the Juchgasse police station noticed the 29-year-old due to his conspicuous driving behavior. When attempting to stop the man for a driver and vehicle check, he sped away. His escape ended when he lost control of his car, collided with a fire hydrant, and crashed into a house wall.

The man came to the attention of the police because he, among other things, drove against the one-way street, then turned off his lights, and attempted to flee at excessive speed. At the intersection of Landstraßer Gürtel and Hohlweggasse, the chase finally came to a stop. He came to a halt on the sidewalk with his car. However, the Austrian continued to be extremely aggressive. According to a statement from the Vienna police on Sunday, he insulted the officers, threatened them, and repeatedly punched and kicked around. In total, he injured four officers, three of whom were unable to continue their duty afterward.

According to police statements, the man was apparently under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, he does not possess a valid driver's license. He was temporarily arrested. He refused medical treatment by the rescue services - he had sustained minor head injuries.

Vienna: Animal Discovery Under the Passenger Seat

Subsequently, the officers found a completely terrified dog in the footwell of the car, which was completely destroyed and registered to the man's girlfriend. The severely emaciated Belgian Shepherd was also injured in the accident. The four-legged friend was immediately cared for by officers from the police dog unit and animal rescue. The official veterinarian subsequently ordered the official seizure of the dog, according to the police.

The man was charged with suspected attempted resistance against state authority and multiple serious bodily injuries, as well as under traffic regulations, the Animal Welfare Act, and the Vienna Animal Keeping Act. By order of the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, he was transferred to a correctional facility.

(APA/Red)

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