Retiree in Lower Austria Dragged into Car and Raped by Men

Following the rape of a 76-year-old woman over the weekend in Möllersdorf (Baden district), two men are in pre-trial detention at the Wiener Neustadt correctional facility. The duo, aged 21 and 29, are alleged to have dragged the pensioner into a car and abused her on Saturday. A witness called the police. The men were arrested, confirmed the police and the Wiener Neustadt prosecutor's office on Monday in response to media reports. The state criminal police office is investigating.

Duo in Pre-Trial Detention Following Rape of a 76-Year-Old in Baden District

According to "Kurier", the suspects are believed to be a Bosnian and a Croatian citizen, who may have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The duo is said to have approached the woman on the street in the town of Traiskirchen.

On Monday afternoon, the Wiener Neustadt regional court imposed pre-trial detention on the two men. Spokeswoman Birgit Borns cited the risk of reoffending and obstruction of justice as reasons for the decision upon request.

(APA/Red)

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