Shock in Vienna: Jogger attacked by unknown people - clues requested!

Shock in Vienna: Jogger attacked by unknown people - clues requested!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna there was an alarming incident at night when a jogger on the Liesingbach was attacked by an unknown. According to kosmo.at , the woman wore headphones during her run and noticed her attacker late. The perpetrator, a man under the age of 30, grabbed her and brought her to the ground. Thanks to her screams and active resistance, the jogger managed to escape. The investigation was taken up by the State Criminal Police Office in Vienna, South branch, and the authorities ask for information from the population that can be submitted anonymously.

In another incident that took place in Bodelshausen in the Tübingen district, a 17-year-old jogger was also victim of an attack on Monday. Here she was approached by a man and injured with a pointed object, as reported Schwaebische.de . Despite the surface injuries, the jogger was able to leave the hospital on the same day. The perpetrator fled through a scrub towards the industrial area. So far, the investigators have not been able to find any evidence of a relationship between the attacker and the jogger.

police warn of dangers

The police are currently carrying out intensive search measures in Bodelshausen, supported by patrol cars, police helicopters and dogs. However, these previous measures remained unsuccessful. The investigators warned the citizens that there is a certain danger as long as the perpetrator is not identified. It is expressly recommended not to address suspicious persons directly, but to inform the police under emergency number 110.

The perpetrator is described as slim, has about a size of 175 to 180 cm and speaks German without accent. He wore a black T-shirt, long black pants and black sneakers and a black baseball cap in the incident. He was also equipped with sunglasses with mirrored glasses. This indicates that he may show striking behavior.

increasing security concerns

The incidents also make an increasing concern about personal security in public space. A study by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) shows that many people, especially women, adapt to their behavior to protect themselves from crime bka.de . Over 75 % of the population feels uncertain in their residential area at night. Younger people in particular are more often victims of violence and sexual crimes, which underlines the urgency of the current situation.

These incidents should also be understood as an appeal to society to improve the security situation and to raise more awareness of the risks in everyday life. The police appeal to all citizens to be attentive and report suspicious activities to ensure security for everyone.