Robbery in favorites: 19-year-old seriously injured after a knife stab!

Robbery in favorites: 19-year-old seriously injured after a knife stab!

On Tuesday evening, there was a suspected robbery at Antonsplatz in Vienna favorites, in which a 19-year-old was injured with a knife. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when the young man met a group of around ten young people. These called for the publication of his cell phone and wallet. When the Syrian citizen did not meet this request, he suffered a stinging pain in the hip area and collapsed. The perpetrators then stole his valuables and fled from the crime scene. The emergency services were alerted about an hour after the incident and found a stab injury of about three centimeters depth in the area of the hip during the examination. The injured received emergency medical care on site and was taken to a hospital. Overall, the search for the perpetrators was unsuccessful. The main perpetrator is about 17 to 19 years old, described with dark hair and dark skin color and was completely dressed in black, with a black cap and lighter shoes. The police take relevant information, including anonymous, at every police inspection to grasp the perpetrators.

youth crime in Vienna

The situation in Vienna is tense, especially when it comes to youth crime. According to a report from derStatus.at, the number of young people suspects in the city has risen sharply from 2013 to 2022. In particular, the number of 14- to 18 year olds who are suspected of being almost doubled during this period. This development raises questions about the responsibility of young people in society and the judiciary.

young people with a migration background are often identified as suspects. The offenses range from cyberbullying and internet fraud to raids and gang crime. In recent years, several youth gangs have been smashed in the Vienna districts of Ottakring and Hernals. The increase in suspect children under the age of 10, the number of which rose from 200 in 2013 to 239 in 2022, is particularly worrying.

Need of prevention measures

In order to counteract the increasing youth crime, the authorities take various measures. Youth welfare offices and social workers work closely with schools and youth centers. Initiatives such as the "Multicultural Network" antigewal program were launched to work preventively and support young people in their development.

The police continue to collect relevant information in order to prevent further acts in cases such as the attack on Antonsplatz. It remains to be seen how the public discussion about the responsibility of young people and their integration into society.