Vienna-Ottakring: Ex-girlfriend threatened with a folding knife-police investigated!

Vienna-Ottakring: Ex-girlfriend threatened with a folding knife-police investigated!

Hofferplatz, 1160 Wien, Österreich - On June 5, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Vienna-Ottakring, in which an 18-year-old woman threatened her 27-year-old ex-boyfriend with a folding knife and injured him on the neck. The incident took place around 2 p.m. at Hofferplatz, where the police were alerted and the woman temporarily arrested near the crime scene. The folding knife could be ensured. According to media reports, the victim had already suffered his injuries on April 23, 2025 by another attack with a broken glass than it had to be sewn. The police imposed a ban on entering and rapprochement against the woman and a temporary ban on weapons, although the 18-year-old was denied the allegations and was reported to be clear. Support for victims of violence in Vienna is available on telephone number 133, the Vienna intervention center (01/585 32 88) as well as the men's counseling center (01/603 28 28) and the hotline of the State Criminal Police Office (0800/216346).

knife attacks in Vienna in focus

The incident at Hofferplatz is not the only one recently that draws attention to knife attacks in Vienna. According to a report by Krone there was a knife attack on the Yppenplatz on the same day, in which a 25-year-old man was attacked by three young people for no apparent reason. He suffered a superficial stab wound in the back and had to be medical care. The perpetrators were described as about 14 to 16 years old, with a size of around 150 cm and curly hair. The incident led to the initiation of a search by the police, which has so far been unsuccessful.

On the basis of these incidents, the increasing willingness to violence in society becomes visible. Statistics show that a total of 959 violent crimes with stab weapons were registered in Vienna in 2022, which corresponds to an increase of 17% compared to 2021. The figures for 2023 show a further increase, with precise evaluations still stand. These developments are not only an acute danger for the victims, but also for the police and the public.

consequences and necessary measures

The effects of knife power are complex and affect victims, perpetrators and the entire society. The physical and psychological consequences for the victims can be serious, including lengthy medical treatments and possible life impairments. Members of those affected are also emotionally burdened. The Campus Security Group emphasizes that the increase in knife attacks not only affects trust in public security, but also increases the stress of social systems.

In order to counteract these challenges, increased training for police officers in dealing with dangerous situations are required. In addition, measures such as protective vests and de -escalation techniques should be included in the training. A long -term solution requires extensive reconnaissance campaigns, educational programs and the promotion of social support services.