Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old

A patrol unit from the city police command Favoriten was assisting other police forces during an operation in Vienna-Favoriten when the officers suddenly noticed a confrontation between two men occurring in the immediate vicinity.

Victim in Vienna-Favoriten was not injured

The suspect made several slashing and stabbing motions with a knife towards the victim, which he missed and did not injure. The police officers immediately rushed in that direction and provisionally arrested the suspect. The weapon, a butterfly knife, was secured. According to the victim, there had already been an argument and insults between him and the suspect, a 20-year-old Syrian national, the day before. The 20-year-old is in police custody and denies the accusation. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch, has taken over further investigations.

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