Schwaz: 17-year-old injured after a knife attack in S-Bahn-police are looking for witnesses

Schwaz: 17-year-old injured after a knife attack in S-Bahn-police are looking for witnesses

A serious incident occurred in Schwaz, in which a 17-year-old was seriously injured after a dispute with an unknown youth. On Friday at 5:30 p.m. there was initially a verbal exchange between the victim and the alleged attacker in an S-Bahn from Jenbach to Schwaz.

After both left the S-Bahn, the situation escalated. According to the police, the dispute developed a physical argument that resulted in a knife attack. The unknown youth is said to have added several stitches to the 17-year-old, especially in the thigh area.

Details about the perpetrator

The perpetrator has not yet been identified, but the police have published a description. It is believed that he is between 12 and 14 years old and has short, dark hair. At the time of the incident, he wore a white sweater, on the back of which a colorful tiger is shown. The police in Schwaz asks the population for clues that could contribute to clarifying the incident.

After the attack, the victim independently looked for help in the Schwaz district hospital and filed a complaint with the police on Saturday. This incident raises questions about security in public transport and could initiate a discussion about the basic requirements for the protection of passengers in transportation.

For those who are informed about the incident or possibly have seen something, the police ask the police to report. It remains to be seen how the examination will develop and whether the perpetrator can be caught quickly. Detailed information on this case are at tirol.orf available.