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Man in Vienna-Ottakring Threatened Ex-Girlfriend with Homemade Spear

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A 27-year-old man (citizen of Austria) known to the authorities from the drug scene is alleged to have threatened to kill his ex-partner with a homemade spear in an apartment in Vienna yesterday.

A witness to the incident, who was also in the apartment, intervened. The suspect fled. During the immediate search measures, the 32-year-old was found in the area of Richard-Wagner-Platz with the victim's dog and was temporarily arrested.

“Spear” in Vienna-Ottakring was secured

The homemade “spear” was a Japanese sword attached to a broomstick. A restraining and approach ban as well as a temporary weapons ban were issued against the suspect, and the “spear” was secured. After consultation with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect was charged with suspicion of making dangerous threats and under the Weapons Act. The incident took place in the drug scene, and all three involved had consumed heroin.

Vienna Police offer assistance

The Vienna Police are a point of contact for people who perceive violence or are themselves victims of violence. The police emergency number is available at 133 at any time. The crime prevention unit of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office also offers personal consultations via the hotline 0800 216346.
Other contacts:
Women's Helpline: 0800 222 555
Violence Protection Center: 0800 700 217
Victim Emergency Call: 0800 112 112
Emergency Call of the Association of Vienna Women's Shelters: 05 77 22

(APA/Red)

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