Knife Attacker Identified After Brutal Robbery at Vienna's Reumannplatz

Following a robbery at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, where a man was seriously injured with a knife on June 17, the police have identified five suspects. Two other men, who tried to help the victim, were also injured with a knife.

Photos Led to the Suspects

The investigations led to the suspects through the evaluation and comparison of image material. According to the police, all five accused are Syrian nationals aged between 16 and 24 years. Two of them are said to have committed the knife attacks, and a third is also said to have attempted to stab, according to investigations. The other participants are said to have beaten and held the victim.

Money Disputes as Motive for Robbery

According to the current state of investigations, a money dispute is likely the basis for the attack. Among other things, it involved the sale of an e-scooter and the payment for drugs, with the seriously injured robbery victim also being involved in the dealings.

The alleged perpetrators are said to have initially attacked the victim to get to his wallet. The dispute escalated when two passersby tried to intervene. A corresponding investigation report has been submitted to the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, which is now examining further actions, such as possible arrests.

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