Sad incident in Villach: knife attack claims the life of a young person
Knife attack in Villach on February 15, 2025: Mayor Albel condemns the act, expresses sympathy and calls for changes.
Sad incident in Villach: knife attack claims the life of a young person
In Villach, a shocking knife attack has shaken the city. According to reports, a 14-year-old teenager was killed in the bloody act, which took place in the central square near the Drau Bridge. Four other people were injured. Mayor Günther Albel expresses his dismay at the unbelievable tragedy and explains that the city has been hit right in the heart, as 5min.at reports. A hero who intervened in the event might have prevented something worse from happening. The police reacted quickly and are already conducting investigations on site.
Amid these dark events, the city administration, including the deputy mayors and city councilors, expressed their sadness and condolences to the families of the victims. “We are determined not to let our society be divided,” emphasizes Albel and calls for urgent action at the federal level in the area of asylum policy. These sentiments were also shared by the Villach sports club VSV, which was affected by the incident and expressed its condolences to the victims and their families.