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Threatened with Knife: Taxi Driver Injured in Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Favoriten

In Wien-Favoriten kam es in der Nacht auf Mittwoch zu einem versuchten, schweren Raub an einem Taxilenker.
In Wien-Favoriten kam es in der Nacht auf Mittwoch zu einem versuchten, schweren Raub an einem Taxilenker. ©Canva (Sujet)
In Vienna-Favoriten, there was an attempted aggravated robbery of a taxi driver on the night of Wednesday. The 60-year-old taxi driver was threatened with a kitchen knife and injured by a punch to the face.

The incident occurred around 11:45 PM on Czeikestraße. The taxi driver himself notified the Vienna police. He stated that he had driven a man, approximately 25 years old, from Quellenstraße to Czeikestraße. Upon reaching the destination, the man suddenly pulled out a kitchen knife and demanded his wallet. When the taxi driver refused, the man punched him in the face and fled without any loot. The 60-year-old professional chauffeur was left with a bloody nose.

The 60-year-old was given first aid by the Vienna professional rescue service. He was then able to be discharged into home care. Immediate search measures were unsuccessful. The police are investigating. According to the chauffeur, the man had dark, short hair, a black full beard, was of slim build, and dressed in dark clothing. Witnesses are asked to come forward.

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