Bloody stabbing in Favoriten: perpetrator on the run!

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Dispute between Syrians in Vienna-Favoriten escalates into stabbing; Police search for escaped perpetrators for injuries.

Bloody stabbing in Favoriten: perpetrator on the run!

In Vienna-Favoriten, a bloody argument between three men ended on Wednesday evening, which escalated in a weapons ban zone. According to information from Kosmo.at, two men were injured, one seriously, when one of the brawlers stabbed the victim in the kidney with a knife. The incident occurred at Wielandplatz, a place that is actually known for its strict security measures.

Police were alerted around 10:30 p.m. when witnesses reported the altercation. A 23-year-old received emergency medical treatment on site and was taken to hospital, while the perpetrator... …How Today.at reported to be on the run. Two other men involved in the altercation were quickly caught. Officers from the city police and the Wega special unit were able to arrest the suspects nearby and discovered a knife and brass knuckles on them.

Both of those arrested are 18 years old and also come from Syria. One of the suspects had injuries, but did not provide any information about their origin. After being taken to hospital, he is transferred to a correctional facility, while the second suspect remains in custody. The investigation was taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, which is clarifying the background to the violent confrontation, which, according to a police spokeswoman, was triggered by previous conflicts.