19-year-old Vienna-Ottakring: Knife attack on well-known Thwarted!

19-year-old Vienna-Ottakring: Knife attack on well-known Thwarted!

On Wednesday, April 24, 2025, a 19-year-old in Vienna-Ottakring was arrested under dramatic circumstances. The young man, who is Romanian origin, is suspected of punching his 22-year-old acquaintance on his face with his fist and then trying to put on him with a knife. Fortunately, the victim managed to avoid and flee the attack, even though there were minor injuries. The police were able to arrest the 19-year-old directly at the crime scene near Thaliastraße and take it to a prison. A temporary ban on weapons was issued against him.

When searching the arrested, a jumping knife and a small amount of wagmented poison, probably cannabis, were ensured. The 19-year-old is now displayed due to attempted deliberate serious bodily harm and according to the addictive law. These incidents throw a light on the challenges with which young people are faced with, and the importance of prevention strategies to combat youth crime. According to the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Jugend can be seen Children and adolescents only appear police once, while about 5-10% of them repeatedly become noticeable.

challenges of youth crime

The problem that initially comes to the fore in the media is the continued youth crime and the associated consequences for society. The Federal Ministry of Youth has recognized that intensive offenders in particular are often male and come from complex social problems. These include social disadvantage, experiences of violence, problems at school, substance abuse and a deviant circle of friends.

The prevention of crime and violence has developed in the past two decades both qualitatively and quantitatively. Peaceful solutions are not only necessary to prevent potential crimes, but also to offer suitable help to the affected young people. Vienna.at emphasizes that the deeds of yesterday should give a serious impetus to think about suitable action strategies for prevention.

The cooperation between institutions of child and youth welfare, schools, police and judiciary is considered centrally to combat youth crime. Only through a common approach can violence be effectively reduced among young people. The Federal Ministry has the suggestion competence to draw attention to unresolved problems and develop new strategies in order to offer these young people a better environment and to keep them from slipping into crime.