Bloody argument in Hohenems: Mann with carpet knife injured!

Bloody argument in Hohenems: Mann with carpet knife injured!

Hohenems, Österreich - On June 1, 2025, Hohenems, Dornbirn district, Vorarlberg, occurred a serious incident that ended with a dispute between two men. A 39-year-old man and a 30-year-old man got into an argument in front of a multi-party house. Both participants threw with a carpet knife, which led to an injury.

The 39-year-old slightly injured the 30-year-old in the area of ​​the lower lip. The 30-year-old then picked up the knife and stabbed the 39-year-old into his chest. In this attack, the 39-year-old suffered an approximately one centimeter wide stab wound and had to be taken to the hospital. The situation was further tightened by the considerable influence of the 30-year-old, which is why he was arrested by the police.

legal consequences

The 30-year-old man was taken into custody at the order of the Feldkirch public prosecutor's office. This shows the seriousness with which such incidents are treated in the Austrian legal system. Violence, especially those associated with blade weapons, can be followed in the police crime statistics (PKS) that is regularly updated.

The PKS offers an overview of registered crimes in Austria, including the development of violent crimes, and is an important instrument for strategic planning for fighting crime. Since 2001, all of the cases displayed have been recorded, which enables a better analysis of crime development. The PKS is continuously adapted to changes in criminal legislation and social phenomena to ensure effective measures to combat crime.

social context

The events in Hohenems are not isolated, but are in the context of increasing violence in urban areas. According to the annual security reports created by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Federal Ministry of Justice, it is crucial to take preventive and repressive measures to ensure the safety of the population. Dealing with violent offenses, especially in connection with alcohol abuse, remains a central topic.

The current situation underlines the need for comprehensive strategies for violence prevention in order to avoid future incidents and to strengthen the feeling of security of citizens. It is to be hoped that the legal consequences for the 30-year-old man also have a deterrent effect.

More information about this incident can be found at 5min, orf Vorarlberg) Federal Criminal Police Office.