Brutal robbery in Stripfing: 39-year-old sentenced to nine years

In a significant judgment, the regional court of Korneuburg sentenced a 39-year-old Bulgarian to a prison sentence of nine years. This happened in connection with a brutal robbery that occurred on November 22, 2017 in Stripfing Weikendorf, located in the Gänserndorf district. The robbery had far-reaching consequences and ended with serious injuries for the then 70-year-old homeowner.

The convicted man and an accomplice were masked at the time of the crime and armed with blades. They entered the house where they brutally attacked the sleeping homeowner. According to reports, the old gentleman was so badly injured with punches and on his head that he lost consciousness. When his 45-year-old wife, alarmed by the noises, was added, she too was victims of the violent discussion. The perpetrators both captivated and captured 350 euros before fled with the money. In addition, the seriously injured man was poured over, which illustrates the cruel nature of the raid.

condemnation and appeal

The judgment was announced on Monday, October 28, 2024. While the convict recognized the punishment, the public prosecutor's office decided to appeal, which means that the judgment is currently not final. It is noteworthy that the man was already convicted for another crime abroad in 2018.

The investigation carried out in 2023 led to the arrest of another Bulgarian, which is also said to have been involved in this crime. A year earlier there was another incident in which the 39-year-old and a accomplice tried to break into an apartment in Vienna. In this case, he was also charged with attempted burglary and the use of a weapon, which underlines the man's criminal history.

The severity of the deeds and the punctured punishments lead a light on the efforts of the judiciary to punish such crimes with the necessary hardness. However, it remains to be seen to what extent the appeal of the public prosecutor will influence the outcome of the procedure. Details of this incident are still sparse, nevertheless The report by noe.orf.at A comprehensive overview of the situation.