Knife attack in Wiener Church: robbery causes horror!

Knife attack in Wiener Church: robbery causes horror!

In the church of the parish of Maria Hietzing in Vienna, there was an incident on Saturday around noon at 11:50 a.m., which further strengthens the concerned voices for security in worship. As Kosmo reported, a 40-year-old Hungarian citizen and a 39-year-old citizen of Romanian came into a physical argument as a result of a theft. The 40-year-old pulled a knife and injured his opponent on his hand.

The alarmed city police in Vienna-Meidling found allegedly stolen cash and a gas pistol with the 40-year-old when she arrived at the crime scene. After consulting the Vienna public prosecutor, he was transferred to a prison. The 39-year-old received a complaint for assault, but was released. This brutal argument throws a light on the worrying trend of thefts in churches, which is becoming increasingly noticeable in Vienna.

increase in church theft

The incidents in the parish of Maria Hietzing are part of a major problem. According to reports, thefts from sacrificial sticks in Vienna and elsewhere have increased significantly in recent years. Parishes react to this threat with increased security measures, including video surveillance and secured sacrificial sticks to protect their premises.

In a further development, a 49-year-old Romanian in Wiener Neustadt was arrested as a sacrificial thief, which further reinforces the image of church uncertainty. After leaving the Neukloster church, his conspicuous behavior noticed passers-by and a police patrol. During the subsequent control, the police ensured "clear crime tools". The man confessed to being active in Vienna and was admitted to the Wiener Neustadt judiciary, such as Kurier reported.

context of the church theft

The concern for concern is not limited to Austria. According to DOMRADIO , the numbers of churchfters in Germany remain at a high level. Over 2,000 theft and burglary figures have been recorded in churches since 2010, with 2,642 incidents reached in 2015. The prey objects from metal thefts ranges to technical devices to breaks of sacrificial sticks.

The falling respect towards worship houses, as addressed by DomPropst Gerd Bachner, underlines the urgency for parishes to develop extensive security concepts. The Evangelical Church in Central Germany has already concluded a framework contract for security against vandalism and theft. It is obvious that the challenges for parishes to keep their institutions secure are not only noticeable in Vienna, but also nationwide.