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Police are looking for witnesses: knife attack at U6 station in Vienna!
The police are looking for witnesses to a knife attack on a 24-year-old in Vienna. Perpetrator descriptions and information requested.
Police are looking for witnesses: knife attack at U6 station in Vienna!
On December 29th, a 24-year-old man in Vienna was the victim of an attack in which he was threatened with a knife. The perpetrator forced him to hand over his cell phone and headphones. Loud exxpress.at A suspect threatened the victim while another accomplice acted as a guard. After the attack, the two men fled in an unknown direction from the Josefstädter Straße U6 station.
The police have now published descriptions of the perpetrators and are hoping for information from the public. The man with the knife is described as being around 20 to 25 years old, with a narrow face, dark hair and a full beard, and a slim build. His accomplice, who was keeping watch, is also said to be in the same age group and has dark blonde hair. Any relevant information can be provided anonymously to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office on 01-31310-43800.
Growing crime in Germany
An 8.6% increase in violent crime is particularly concerning as 2023 saw a record 214,099 cases. Domestic political challenges such as increased mobility after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, economic burdens from inflation and high immigration rates have been identified as key factors for this increase.
Worrying statistics on juvenile crime
The BKA statistics also show that the number of suspected children under the age of 14 and young people between the ages of 14 and 18 has increased. Around 34.4% of the suspects were non-German citizens, an increase of 13.5% compared to the previous year was documented. These trends in crime statistics shed light on deeper social problems that need to be addressed in society.
With a clearance rate of 58.4%, the police have made efforts to increase the number of cases solved. However, the challenges it faces are exacerbated by rising violence and the factors mentioned above. The police in Vienna are committed to improving the security situation and identifying missing perpetrators of crimes through public relations work and collecting tips.