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Knife attack in Klagenfurt: dispute over parking escalates dramatically!
A 75-year-old man threatened a 25-year-old with a knife in Klagenfurt after an argument over a parking space. Police are investigating.
Knife attack in Klagenfurt: dispute over parking escalates dramatically!
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, around 7:15 p.m., a threatening incident occurred in Klagenfurt that led to the police being called in. A 25-year-old Croatian reported to a police officer who was acting as a marshal during a running event and reported a knife threat from an older man. This encounter took place on Florian-Gröger-Straße, where the incident apparently occurred after a dispute over a parking space, as Klick Kärnten reports.
The police were quickly able to identify the vehicle described, a black car. The 75-year-old suspect exited the vehicle and approached the officers while hiding his hands. Due to this situation, the perpetrator was approached with his service weapon drawn, but the man cooperated immediately and the police were able to secure a knife in the vehicle.
Details about the incident
The motive behind the threat appears to be a parking dispute, with the older man saying he didn't want to hurt anyone. After the initial investigation, the 75-year-old was taken to the police station on St. Ruprechter Strasse and confessed to the incident. As a result, a provisional weapons ban was issued against him. The Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office will report the man on suspicion of severe coercion, which is confirmed in the reports from Kleine Zeitung.
This incident comes against the background of a general discussion about the development of crime. In recent years, declining numbers of certain crimes have been observed in Germany and Austria. According to Statista, police crime statistics in Germany experienced a decline of 1.7% to around 5.84 million crimes in 2024. Despite this trend reversal, attention is drawn to the increase in crimes that affect the population's sense of security.
The current events in Klagenfurt are a reminder that even everyday conflicts, such as parking disputes, can escalate into dangerous situations. The police and judiciary remain required to respond appropriately to prevent similar incidents in the future and to ensure public safety.