Arrests after brutal robberies in the Vienna Prater!

Arrests after brutal robberies in the Vienna Prater!

Wien, Österreich - The Viennese police have arrested several young people in the past few days, which were involved in two separate robberies. In an incident in the Vienna Prater, who recently occurred, two young people aged 14 and 16 were arrested. They are suspected of having robbed a passerby with other unknown perpetrators. The suspicious pepper spray use to attack the victim and steal cash, a mobile phone and a wristwatch. The injured party suffered minor injuries, but rejected treatment by the emergency services. The two young people are currently in police custody, while the Vienna State Criminal Police Office is taking over the further investigation. This information was provided by vienna.at

In another case that occurred in Leopoldstadt, there was also a brutal robbery. In the early Tuesday morning hours, a 16-year-old of three young boys were attacked with kicks and punches. The perpetrators robbed the young people their shoulder bag, and the incident was even filmed and published on social media. The victim's mother then informed the police. As part of the investigation, a 14-year-old was arrested, while a 15-year-old was temporarily resolved on Wednesday. A 12-year-old could also be researched and is to be interviewed in the coming days. In addition, the police are looking for another suspect young person. It is particularly significant that everyone involved was in a known relationship; There was already a conflict between the victim and the 14-year-old suspect. Details on this were reported by meinzirk.at

Investigations and review

The arrests and the brutal type of raids throw a light on a worrying phenomenon of youth crime in Vienna. The police have taken custody of the young people who were arrested in connection with the attack in the Prater, while the State Criminal Police Office drives the investigation. It remains to be seen which further consequences the raids will result in and whether the police can determine further suspects.

In summary, it can be said that the security situation in the affected areas presents governments and communities with challenges. The investigation in both cases has not yet been completed and the Vienna police continue. Further information is available at wien.orf.at