Wiener Santa Claus receives 3.5 years in prison for bloody parking conflict!

Wiener Santa Claus receives 3.5 years in prison for bloody parking conflict!

A 60-year-old Viennese, who was referred to by the prosecutor as a "Santa Claus" due to his distinctive white beard, was sentenced to three and a half years of imprisonment at the regional court. This reports vienna.at . The defendant was originally suspected of the attempt to murder, but the jury rejected this indictment and instead found him guilty of intentional serious assault.

The incident that led to this conviction occurred on July 29, 2024 in the Sigmund-Freud-Park in Vienna-Alsergrund. The defendant stabbed that he had stabbed a 55-year-old's intention to kill, but he denied. The 55-year-old was seriously injured in the incident. The prosecutor described that he got five targeted knife stings that were life -threatening. According to reports, the later victim had no memory of the argument due to alcohol consumption.

Details of the incident

The accused was in the park at the time of the crime, where they consumed alcoholic drinks. According to ORF Vienna , the accused's acquaintance was attacked by the 55-year-old. The defendant claimed to have come to his friend to defend him and subsequently put the attacker three times. During the argument, it was then used to use a knife with which the accused "deliberately shalle" to take the attacker seriously.

In the first legal process, the jurors rejected the original indictment and decisively in favor of a serious bodily harm. This led to the alleged error, which is why the negotiation had to be repeated. In this repetition, however, the perception was finally confirmed.

influence of alcohol and witnesses

A witness who could possibly convey crucial information were excluded from the court due to alcoholization. However, his previous statements were read out with the consent of the prosecutor and defender. At the end of the trial, the accused agreed to the punishment imposed and thanked the court.

The problem of violent offenses, as it is expressed in this case, is widespread in Austria. Statista shows that the number of acts displayed is steadily increasing between 2014 and 2024, which illustrates the need for prevention measures and law enforcement ( Statista ).