Dispute among drunk people in Vienna-Josefstadt ends lightly

Dispute among drunk people in Vienna-Josefstadt ends lightly

In a tense incident in a restaurant in the ninth district of Vienna, more precisely in Josefstadt, on Sunday, October 27, 2024, two drunk men got into a violent argument. The officers of the Josefstadt city police command were alerted after the argument between the two men, aged 28 and 57, escalated. The situation initially developed with my fighterness and mild injuries.

The action was observed by witnesses who reported an unexpected and dangerous turning point: the younger man suddenly pulled a knife and tried to insert the older man. Fortunately, the senior reacted quickly, was able to escape the attack and beat the knife out of his hand. This meant that there was no serious stitch incident, and both men only suffered minor injuries.

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The police quickly arrived at the scene to clarify the situation. The knife used by the younger man was ensured. The 28-year-old was then temporarily arrested. It is reported to the Vienna public prosecutor's office, but remains at large for the time being. The entire episode shows how tragic and dangerous the effects of excessive alcohol consumption can be, even in the comparatively protected environment of a restaurant.

These incidents are rare, but not unknown, and they raise awareness of the potential dangers that can result from alcohol excesses and violence. Constant mindfulness and prevention work is required to prevent such dangerous situations in the future. For more information about the incident and the details of how similar situations can be avoided, www.5min.at .