Knife Attack After Dispute Between Father and Son in Vienna-Margareten

The starting point was a dispute between a 53-year-old man and his 29-year-old son on July 17, both Austrian citizens. When the situation in the courtyard did not calm down around 8 p.m., a 38-year-old man intervened. He is said to have injured the son with a knife. The alleged perpetrator initially fled but was stopped by the police shortly thereafter in the vicinity.

Knife and Drugs Discovered

The 38-year-old explained to the police that there had been a mutual altercation with the two men. During the official action, a knife was found. The injury to the 29-year-old's hand was treated by the emergency services.

During the personal search of the 29-year-old, officers found a small amount of drugs. Both – father and son – repeatedly made threats against the alleged attacker to the police and refused to calm down despite police orders. They were temporarily arrested.

Charges Against All Involved

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office ordered charges on free foot against all three men. The 38-year-old was charged with suspicion of bodily harm, while the father and son were charged, among other things, with dangerous threats.

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