Frau stabs ex-man in Vienna-shocking knife attack!

Frau stabs ex-man in Vienna-shocking knife attack!

In the early morning hours of April 18, 2025, a 33-year-old woman was arrested in Vienna-Donaustadt after attacking her ex-husband with a knife. The incident occurred in front of a settlement on the racetrack path, where the Situation quickly got out of control according to witness reports. The alarmed emergency services found the bleeding 35-year-old man, the woman and a bloodstained weapon.

The man had to be taken to the hospital with the rescue and suffered several stab injuries on the arm. He told the emergency services that the woman had appeared at his residential address and attacked him when he wanted to confront her. Thanks to his quick reaction, he was able to overwhelm the 33-year-old and take the knife. The woman was temporarily arrested and was in police custody on Friday.

legal steps and allegations

A ban on entering and rising and a temporary ban on weapons were immediately issued against the perpetrator. The suspicion of deliberately serious bodily harm was charged to them. This type of violence is a serious problem in Austria, especially in closer relationships. Domestic violence and attacks in partnerships are challenges that both society and the police employ.

statistics on violence against women show the urgency of this topic. According to [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/SSO/Iplogin?_sso_redirect=/themen/6635/getlt- opposite, around 71 percent of the approximately 256,000 victims of domestic violence were female. In addition, it becomes clear that many acts are never reported, which makes the number of unreported cases appear high. Much of these incidents are done in the personal environment, often shaped by shame and fear of not being taken seriously.

social dimension

The incident in Vienna is not only an isolated event, but also reflects a widespread problem. Partnership violence and domestic violence are often regarded as a taboo subject, which influences the ad. Many women experience violence in their own home, and the feeling of isolation can have an increasing effect. Support offers are essential; In Austria, for example, there is the help telephone "Violence against Women", which can be reached under number 116 016.

European society has to deal more intensively with these topics. Recognizing the signs of violence in good time and offering help affected people could be crucial to prevent further tragedies. In this sense, the case of the 33-year-old woman in Vienna should serve as a wake-up call to take the prevention of violence and support of victims seriously.