Woman stabs ex-partner: police investigate attack

Woman stabs ex-partner: police investigate attack

In a shocking incident in Vienna's Ottakring district, a 40-year-old man was attacked with a kitchen knife by his former partner in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. in the woman's apartment. Thanks to his quick reaction, the man was able to partially fend off the attack and get out of the danger zone in time.

The stab wound he suffered was described as “superficial,” according to authorities. Despite this reassurance, the man had to be taken to hospital for medical treatment. This dramatic situation could have had far worse consequences if he had not reacted so quickly to the attack.

Attacker in custody

After the incident, the 42-year-old perpetrator was arrested by the police officers who were alerted. However, there were numerous ambiguities during her interrogation because the woman gave “confused information” that made it difficult for investigators to determine a specific motive for the brutal attack. This information gap remains a key question in the ongoing investigation.

In order to ensure the safety of the victim, a ban on entry and approach was imposed on the attacker. In addition, there is also a temporary weapons ban against them. On the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the woman was transferred to a prison, where she now has to await further legal action.

The situation has raised alarming questions not only for those affected, but also for the neighborhood in Vienna-Ottakring. Above all, the circumstances surrounding the incident, as well as the background to the tense relationship between the two, are the focus of the investigation. In such cases, experts often emphasize the importance of early intervention when there are signs of violence in relationships. For more information on this, see the current reporting on www.puls24.at.