Man (60) in Graz victim of an attack: police are looking for witnesses!

Man (60) in Graz victim of an attack: police are looking for witnesses!

A 60-year-old man was the victim of a brutal attack in downtown Graz while he was walking home with his wife after the academic ball. How 5 minutes According to reports, the attack took place around 3 a.m. on Andreas-Hofer-Platz when he was attacked from behind by two unknown perpetrators. The injuries to the man's upper body were the result of the attack, which is currently being investigated by the police. The initial investigation suggests that it could be a serious robbery, while there is currently no further information about the identity of the attackers.

Meanwhile, a 59-year-old man was arrested in the Liezen district because he is under strong suspicion of seriously injuring a 35-year-old Slovenian woman in her apartment. Loud Small newspaper There was a physical argument between the two on Saturday night, which ended in massive violence. The woman only filed a complaint on Sunday afternoon after making a report at Graz main station. However, the 59-year-old suspect was already on the run at this point. But the police were finally able to arrest him at a nearby train station on Monday evening thanks to cross-border cooperation. He is accused of attempted murder and was taken to the Graz Jakomini prison. Investigations into what happened are still ongoing.

The two incidents cast a grim light on security in the region and have put police on heightened alert. The search for possible perpetrators of the attack at the Academic Ball remains a central concern of the investigating authorities in order to prevent further acts of violence and to ensure the safety of citizens.