Knife Attack at Vienna's Keplerplatz: Suspects on the Run

For unclear reasons, a dispute with several men is said to have arisen. In the process, a 23-year-old was injured with a knife and a 24-year-old was injured by kicks and punches. The suspects fled the scene before the police were alerted, and a search for them was unsuccessful. The injured were given emergency medical care by the Vienna Professional Rescue Service and taken to the hospital. They are not in life-threatening condition, the police announced in a press release on Friday. The investigation is ongoing.

The knife injury was a stab to the lower body, explained police spokeswoman Barbara Gass in response to an APA inquiry.

Weapon Prohibition Zone Innerfavoriten After Bloodshed with Knives

At the end of March, following several bloody incidents involving knives, the weapon prohibition zone Innerfavoriten was established in a large area around Kepler or Reumannplatz. In addition to traditional weapons, carrying other dangerous objects capable of "exercising violence against people or things" is also prohibited there. The regulation for the weapon prohibition zone was extended just before Christmas until April 3, 2025.

(APA/Red)

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