Aggressive alcoholic in the city park: nuisance of women and injured!

Aggressive alcoholic in the city park: nuisance of women and injured!

On April 17, 2025, there was an incident in the Vienna City Park that makes both the dangers of alcohol abuse and the associated violent acts clear. A 22-year-old alcoholic man was arrested after sexually harassing a 24-year-old woman. An alcohol test resulted in an alarming value of 3 per thousand. The aggression of the perpetrator also led to injuries to two other people: a 16-year-old by hand and a 23-year-old on the head.

The arrested threatened the 23-year-old with a folding knife, while he acted aggressively towards the police emergency services and did not follow the instructions. As a result, the police had to use physical violence to get control of the situation. In the course of the arrest, a folding knife and a vodka bottle were ensured, which underline the perpetrator's aggression potential.

The role of alcohol abuse

alcohol abuse is a decisive factor in the development of violence, both in domestic and public space. According to the Federal Office for Health (BAG) are around 50 percent of all analyzed violence in public spaces. The serious social consequences of alcohol abuse make it clear that the problem has far -reaching effects. Civil acts often occur on the weekend, with mainly men in the age groups from 19-24 and 25-34 years as perpetrators.

statistics show that alcohol plays a role in more than a third of the incidents of robbery and threats. A reduction in the problematic drinking alcohol could therefore contribute to reducing violence in public space. The BAG is aiming for close cooperation with prevention actors to reduce alcohol -associated violent acts.

social costs and effects

The negative effects of alcohol abuse not only extend over violence, but also affect the health and social environment of those affected. In addition to these immediate consequences, an elevation shows that almost half of the Swiss population indicate that they feel harassed by alcoholic people in public spaces. Young people and young adults are particularly affected.

The authorities hope to sustainably minimize the damage and burdens that are associated with alcohol abuse, especially in the context of violence, through the constant sensitization of the dangers of alcohol abuse and the promotion of preventive measures. In view of the current incidents, society remains required to find sustainable solutions to combat this problem and to ensure security in public spaces.