Brutal attack in downtown Vienna: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

Brutal attack in downtown Vienna: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

In the night of Saturday, April 19, 2025, two young men were victims of brutal assault in the downtown Vienna, more precisely in Rotenturmstrasse. According to the information from vienna.at , the victims are a 17-year-old Austrian and a 19-year-old Czech citizens.

The two men told the police that they were surrounded by a group of around ten young people and beaten without warning. During the attack, the caps were torn from the head and a wristwatch was stolen from the 19-year-old's wrist. After the attack, the perpetrators fled from the crime scene.

injuries and medical care

Both victims suffered bruises on the face. While the 19-year-old had to be taken to the hospital, the 17-year-old was released into home care. Despite the difficult argument, the young men could not provide any precise information about the perpetrators.

The police have requested further information on this incident and asks the public for help. Information can be transmitted anonymously to any police station or on 01-31310-62800 DW.

youth violence in focus

The crime is part of the worrying developments in terms of youth violence in Austria. Studies show an increase in attacks among young people, which alarmed the authorities. According to the document of dji.de , the effects of such criminal offenses are not only serious for the victims, but also have far-reaching social consequences.

The increasing youth crime and the associated attacks on innocent citizens raise questions about the preventive measures and the necessary support for affected groups. It remains to be seen which steps the city and the police will take to ensure security in the urban centers.