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Meidlinger Bahnhof: Last suspect caught after bloody attack
After the bloody attack at Meidling train station, all suspects in the “gang war” have been identified. Find out more about the investigation and the background to this violent confrontation.
Meidlinger Bahnhof: Last suspect caught after bloody attack
In the summer, Meidling train station became the scene of a bloody confrontation that was part of a “gang war” in Vienna. In this highly publicized incident, several people were attacked, prompting authorities to launch a full investigation. The police recently announced that all suspects have now been identified and the final suspects have been caught.
The attacks, which spanned several parts of the city, particularly in Brigittenau and Meidling, were part of a worsening conflict between rival groups. In particular, the bloody incidents in Anton-Kummerer-Park, at Hannovermarkt and in Klosterneuburger Straße contributed to the dramatic escalation. The aggression finally culminated at Meidling train station, where an attack took place that put the city in the grip of a kind of fear.
The investigations and their successes
The police quickly had the suspects in their sights, and the investigation has continued to gain new information ever since. Over 20 people have so far been identified as suspects. The close cooperation between the investigators and the public played a crucial role, as police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger explained. Thanks to the disseminated photographs, witnesses were able to provide valuable information that led to the arrest of two of the five men who recently went to the police after the images were published.
The brutal attack itself occurred on a Sunday evening in July and was completely unexpected for the victims. Five people suffered serious injuries from the use of weapons such as knives, hammers and brass knuckles. It is believed that the attackers had coordinated the attack in advance to target their rival groups.
In a further step, the police withdrew the publication of images of the suspects on November 21, 2023 after all the wanted people had been caught. Interrogations of the arrested suspects are currently taking place, while despite this progress the investigation is still ongoing. Further details of the Vienna Police's approach to this matter will be closely monitored to ensure security in the region.
These incidents not only raise questions about safety in public spaces, but also show how important cooperation between the population and security authorities is. Information from society made it possible to locate the final suspects and this may help calm the tense situation in the affected parts of the city. However, the people of Vienna, who helped with the investigation, remain vigilant about further developments in the “gang war” that is affecting the city.
As part of ongoing reporting, the latest findings on this topic will also be included www.meinkreis.at published so that the public remains informed and up-to-date about the situation.