Shock in Krems: Knife attack on 67-year-old-perpetrator arrested!

Shock in Krems: Knife attack on 67-year-old-perpetrator arrested!

A serious incident occurred in Krems on Friday when a 26-year-old seriously injured a 67-year-old man in his apartment with several knife stings. The police announced that the young man fled immediately after the attack and robbed wristwatches.

The attack took place shortly before 1.30 p.m. when the accused threatened the older gentleman in his apartment and attacked. First, the victim's state of health was classified as critical, but after an emergency surgery in the University Hospital St. Pölten, his constitution stabilized and it was described on Monday as outside of life.

arrest in Linz

On Saturday evening, police officers from the State Criminal Police Office were able to arrest the suspect in Linz. The arrest was made by strengths of the operational group to combat street crime (EGS). According to police spokesman Johann Baumschlager, the 26-year-old confessed comprehensively.

The case has attracted great attention in the region and showing the investigation into attempted murder how seriously the police take the situation. At the request of the public prosecutor's office, the accused was brought to the Krems judiciary and the investigation continues. The police are still thoroughly examined by the police to uncover all the details and possible motifs.