Passerby Became a Hero During Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Meidling

Passant hielt Mann bis zu Ankunft der Polizei fest.
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In Stüber-Gunther-Gasse (Vienna-Meidling), a 46-year-old woman was attacked by an unknown person on her way home on Friday evening. The 44-year-old allegedly tried to snatch her handbag, during which the woman was injured.
However, a witness came to her aid and held the Ukrainian until the authorities arrived. The 44-year-old was provisionally arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery. According to the Vienna police, the 46-year-old was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation, and the suspect was initially in police custody.
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