Police Operation in Vienna-Brigittenau: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Resistance

In the night from Friday to Saturday, officers from the Vorgartenstraße police station stopped a group of four youths after two of the teenagers were noticed for loud yelling, shouting, and performing boxing and martial arts movements in the open street.

19-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Brigittenau

Despite being asked to stop, the two did not comply and fled from the intervening officers. However, they were quickly caught up with. During the subsequent intervention, both teenagers behaved aggressively, prompting the need for additional support forces. A 17-year-old teenager (nationality unclear) loudly insulted the police officers and repeatedly approached them. When the officers pushed him back, a 19-year-old (citizenship: Russian Federation) intervened, shouted at the officers, and continued his threatening behavior despite multiple warnings. The 19-year-old was arrested. He offered significant resistance, hitting and kicking around. The officers had to use physical force as well as foot and hand restraints to bring him under control.

Police Officer Injured in Vienna

During the official action, it was revealed that the arrested individual had several outstanding warrants for substitute imprisonment due to previous administrative offenses. During the operation, an officer was injured in the leg area. He had to be treated in a hospital.

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