Knife attack in Klagenfurt: Dispute over parking space escalates dramatically!

Knife attack in Klagenfurt: Dispute over parking space escalates dramatically!

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, around 7:15 p.m., there was a threatening incident in Klagenfurt that led to the police. A 25-year-old Croatian reported during a running event at a police officer who worked as a route and reported a knife threat to an older man. This meeting took place in Florian-Gröger-Straße, where there was apparently after a dispute over a parking space, as Klick Carinthia reported.

The police quickly identified the vehicle described, a black car. The 75-year-old suspect got out of the vehicle and approached the officials, hiding his hands. Based on this situation, a dialing address with a drawn service weapon was carried out, but the man immediately cooperated and the police were able to secure a knife in the vehicle.

Details of the incident

The motif behind the threat seems to be in the parking lot dispute, with the older man stating not to hurt anyone. After the first investigation, the 75-year-old was brought to the police inspection on St. Ruprechter Strasse and admitted the incident. As a result, a temporary ban on weapons was given against him. The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt will show the man for suspected serious coercion, which is confirmed in the reports of Kleine Zeitung.

This incident stands against the background of a general discussion about the development of crime. In recent years, falling figures have been observed in certain crimes in Germany and Austria. According to the Statista, the police crime statistics in Germany experienced a decline from 1.7 % to around 5.84 million crimes in 2024. Despite this trend reversal, the increase in crimes is pointed out.

The current events in Klagenfurt are reminiscent of the fact that everyday conflicts, such as parking space disputes, can escalate into dangerous situations. The police and judiciary remain required to react appropriately in order to prevent similar incidents in the future and to ensure public security.