Brutal robbery: gang of youths beat pensioners to the ground and steal!

Brutal robbery: gang of youths beat pensioners to the ground and steal!

A frightening wave of violence is hitting the streets of Vienna: Within just 24 hours, a youth gang consisting of three boys aged 16, 17 and 18 committed several robberies. The attack on a 73-year-old pensioner on October 6, 2024 in Vienna-Favoriten was particularly brutal crown reported. The trio observed the victim while he was withdrawing money from an ATM and after about ten minutes followed him to the front door. They suddenly surrounded him, threatened him with a knife and beat him to the ground. There they kicked him in the head several times while stealing his wallet containing 600 euros.

The brutal attackers were anything but remorseful during the trial at the regional court. The 17-year-old defendant admitted they needed money for drugs and had prepared to "give two fists" to the man. The attack ended with serious injuries for the pensioner: a broken jaw, sprains and bruises meant that he had to receive medical attention. His dramatic injuries were discovered in the hospital by the Vienna professional rescue service, while a passer-by who observed the scene ultimately disturbed the perpetrators so that they let go of the victim oe24 reported.

penalties imposed

The consequences for the gang are serious. The 18-year-old received a six-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery, while the other two received less severe sentences - the 17-year-old received 30 months in prison and the 16-year-old received 27 months in prison. These legal consequences are the personal consequences of her unscrupulous actions, which are not the first time she has ended up in court. The gang had only recently been convicted of further robberies. The entire incident raises worrying questions about the safety and violent behavior of young people in the city.