Man Stabbed at Vienna U6 Station Neue Donau

After a dispute on social media, a knife attack occurred on March 23 near the subway station Neue Donau in Vienna-Floridsdorf. According to the police, a 17-year-old was injured with multiple stab wounds in the upper body area, but not life-threateningly.

Dispute on Social Media Ended with Knife Attack

Several patrol units were alerted to the left bank of the Danube near the U6 station at around 4:40 PM. The first arriving officers immediately provided first aid before the injured person received further medical care from the emergency services.

According to investigations, there had been verbal altercations between the victim and an as yet unknown male person over social networks beforehand. A witness reported a deliberately arranged meeting that resulted in the act of violence.

Knife Attacker on the Run

The alleged attacker immediately fled the scene after the act. Despite immediately initiated search measures, the man has so far remained missing. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, North Branch, has taken over the investigations.

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