Ax attack in Klagenfurt: Man threatens ex and family with death!

Ax attack in Klagenfurt: Man threatens ex and family with death!

A terrifying incident occurred today in Klagenfurt, where a 31-year-old man from the Klagenfurt Land district threatened his ex-partner with an ax. According to kosmo.at there were further threats when the man threatened his sister and his former brother-in-law with death. The situation escalated when he violently opened the front door to the house of his brother -in -law and spread terrible fear.

Before the police could arrive, the perpetrator fled and hid near the crime scene. To locate it, the police intensified the search with several stripes and a service dog. The search was supported by the Libelle Flir police helicopter, which finally contributed to finding the fleeting. Despite another attempt to escape, the man was ultimately arrested by the emergency services. The investigation into this alarming incident is still underway.

background to violence against women

This incident is also highlighting a widespread problem: violence against women. Studies show that women are disproportionately often victims of violence, be it in intimate relationships or in other contexts. According to a survey by Eurostat and the Federal Chancellery in 2021, which documented the prevalence of gender -specific violence against women, this phenomenon is still omnipresent in society. The survey deals with different forms of violence, including stalking, sexual harassment at the workplace and violence in childhood.

The results of this survey not only serve as an important source of information for victims of violence, but also as a supplement to existing statistics such as judicial crime statistics and official police crime statistics. In addition, the European Commission is planning extensive measures to combat gender -related violence as part of its “strategy for equality 2020–2025”, which also includes detailed and comparable data collection in order to effectively counter this urgent problem.

The current events in Klagenfurt not only illustrate the pressing challenges associated with violence against women, but also require increased awareness and consistent measures for prevention and intervention.