Brutal Home Invasion in Gänserndorf: 39-year-old convicted!

Brutal Home Invasion in Gänserndorf: 39-year-old convicted!

In Korneuburg, a pioneering trial against a 39-year-old man took place on Monday. The defendant was guilty about his participation in a brutal home invasion that occurred in the Gänserndorf district in 2017. This type of crime, in which burglars penetrate into a home and often apply violence, usually triggers great fear among the population.

The trial illuminated the cruel circumstances under which the family suffered during the attack. Terrifying details came to light that illustrated the severity of the crime. According to the investigation, the accused was involved in an armed attack, in which the victims were threatened to light their apartment in order to force them to surrender valuables.

Details about the crime

At the Home Invasion, which took place in the early morning hours, several perpetrators penetrated the victim's apartment. The family was threatened with a gun while the burglars searched for valuables. This attack not only violates the physical security of those affected, but also their mental health was significantly at risk.

The process asked how such cruel crimes can increase in our societies, which causes a feeling of uncertainty in the affected areas. The public prosecutor's office advocated an appropriate punishment to set a sign against the increase in violent crimes.

After intensive evidence and listening of witnesses, the court decided to speak the 39-year-old guilty. The punishment is now being determined and it remains to be seen what consequences this will have for the accused.

The meaning of this case goes beyond the individual offense, because it is part of a major problem in the area of security in his own home. People must be able to trust that their apartments are a safe place.

Additional information about this process and the background are in a report at www.krone.at