Tragic incident in Favoriten: Four-year-old child dies at the hands of his mother

Tragic incident in Favoriten: Four-year-old child dies at the hands of his mother

A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning in Vienna-Favoriten, in which a four-year-old child was allegedly killed by his own mother. The initial autopsy report released by police on Monday shows the child suffered serious cuts and stab wounds, some of which were fatal.

The knife used in the attack was recovered. However, at this point it is still unclear whether it is a kitchen knife or another knife. The child's 29-year-old mother has not yet been interviewed as she is still in hospital due to self-inflicted injuries.

Mother apparently mentally ill

During the investigation it turns out that the mother may have psychological problems. According to police spokeswoman Julia Schick, she had already sought help for her mental illnesses in advance. A forensic psychiatrist will have to clarify what type of problems are involved. The woman herself also suffered injuries, but her condition was not considered life-threatening. She was taken into custody.

The child's father is also involved in the case. According to information from APA, he was extremely shocked by what had happened and was the one who called the police to the apartment. What exactly happened in the apartment of an apartment building before the incident is still unclear and is the subject of the investigation, which was taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch.

This case raises questions about the circumstances that led to this tragic act. As authorities continue to investigate, the challenge is to understand the background and clarify responsibilities. The case is seen by many as alarming and stimulates discussion about mental illness and its treatment. For further information on support offers for those affected by mental illness, the Ministry of Health's suicide prevention portal can be consulted at www.suicide-praevention.gv.at.