Brutal robbery in Vienna: 24-year-old injured with knife!

Transparenz: Redaktionell erstellt und geprüft.
Veröffentlicht am

In Vienna-Mariahilf, a 24-year-old was the victim of a brutal robbery. Police are looking for witnesses after a knife attack.

Brutal robbery in Vienna: 24-year-old injured with knife!

On Sunday night there was a brutal robbery in Vienna-Mariahilf that put a 24-year-old woman in serious danger. A passer-by spotted the injured young woman on the sidewalk around 4:15 a.m. and alerted the police. During her subsequent interview in the hospital, she reported about the attack: an unknown person had pushed her down and tried to steal her handbag. When she resisted, the perpetrator pulled out a knife and stabbed her in the stomach.

Urgent search for witnesses

The Vienna police immediately initiated an investigation. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office is taking over the case and is asking anyone who saw the perpetrator before, during or after the attack to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Mitte field office on 01-31310-43800, also anonymously. This request for information was received by both the crown as well as from 5min published, which underlines the urgency of the search.

These terrible events alarm not only the police, but also the residents in Vienna. The young woman's injury is a reminder of the dangers that can lurk in urban areas. The investigators are determined to catch the perpetrator as quickly as possible and ask for your help!