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Woman at a flea market in Donaustadt: resistance to the police and a bite attack
A 50-year-old bit a police officer's hand in Vienna after she was caught stealing. Learn more about this incident and the events that followed.
Woman at a flea market in Donaustadt: resistance to the police and a bite attack
A remarkable incident occurred in Vienna-Donaustadt on Sunday when police stopped a 50-year-old woman who was suspected of stealing from a flea market. The situation came to a head when the police officers tried to search the woman, whereupon she attacked one of the officers and bit his hand.
The alerted police were on site following reports of a theft on Gewerbeparkstrasse. Witnesses reported that the alleged thief showed aggressive behavior towards a man who had alerted her to her alleged theft. This man was slightly injured but decided not to seek medical help.
Aggressive behavior when arrested
When the police asked the 50-year-old to present her ID, she refused. As a result, there was a physical attack: the woman bit the police officer's hand, kicked him and spat at him. Despite the resistance, the police were eventually able to take the suspect into custody, but she continued to resist violently during the arrest. She later denied the allegations made against her.
The police officer involved sustained injuries and was unable to continue his duties. The police became aware of this incident and began a thorough investigation into the circumstances. The woman was ultimately released, allowing legal action against her to continue.
The background and effects of this incident remain the subject of investigations. The police appeal to the public to immediately inform the responsible authorities if they see anything suspicious. This could help prevent similar events in the future.
For more details on this incident, see the report on www.vienna.at.