Abuses at the Meidling train station: young people attacked with weapons

In July this year there was a terrifying incident at Wien-Meidling station. Several young people attacked passers -by with different weapons. Now the police have found all suspects that are between the ages of 15 and 18.

On Monday, the Viennese police published photos of seven suspects that are connected to these violent clashes. According to the latest investigations, which were presented by the State Police Directorate on Thursday, all people sought have been identified.

The facts about the attacks

The cruelty of this incident was manifested on July 7, when a group of young people attacked passers -by with a knife, a hammer, telescopic rackets and whipped rings after prior arrangement. These armed attacks have led to five uninvolved people seriously injured. The incident was the highlight of a weekend that was already shaped by three other violent arguments.

After the police published the pictures of the suspects, two of the accused went into custody due to information received. The remaining five suspects then faced the police. This rapid identification and arrest shows that the police are determined to ensure the security of citizens and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Such violent escalations are highlighting the problems that exist in certain social groups and underline the need to take preventive measures. The events at Wien-Meidling station are not only an isolated incident, but part of a larger topic that the city has employed in recent years.

The State Police Directorate has announced that it continues to work intensively on combating youth crime and is dependent on the cooperation of the community. For more details on this case, the police have published specific information to create transparency and strengthen the public's trust. Further details can also be found in an article by www.gmx.at .