Bloody attack in Villach: City stands together against the mischief!

Bloody attack in Villach: City stands together against the mischief!

Villach, Österreich - In Villach, a fatal knife attack overshadows the otherwise quiet city and not only leaves grief, but also shock and outrage among the citizens. On Saturday afternoon, a 23-year-old Syrian citizen with a folding knife stabbed passers-by and demanded the life of a 14-year-old adolescent. A total of five other people, three of them were seriously injured, the police said on Sunday. The attack occurred in the city center, in the immediate vicinity of the main square. The perpetrator was quickly arrested by the police after a brave witness, a 42-year-old meal deliverer from Syria, rammed him with his vehicle. This incident occurred when the perpetrator, uncontrolled on passers -by, was a serious threat. According to the investigation teams, the exact background of violence has so far been unclear and the investigation continues.

reactions to the tragedy

The echo on this horrific act does not fail to do: politicians of all stripes are horrified and demand consequences. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner plans to visit Villach and hold a press conference on Sunday, while many other political voices are pronounced for sharper measures in the field of security and asylum policy. FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl criticized the current asylum policy and spoke of a "system failure" that leads to such tragic events. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and SPÖ boss Andreas Babler expressed their sympathy for the victims and their families and demanded a consistent clarification of the reasons for the crime. Hundreds of people gather in the city to commemorate the victims and express their grief, as

In addition, local restaurateurs, such as the host of "Royal Foods", offer their food and drinks to the mourners to hold together in this difficult time. "We have never seen anything like that. We are all in shock," commented Ali Yelmaz, while donating comfort together with other guild members. With this solidarity gesture, the Villacher show that in a time plagued by suffering, humanity and support are above everything, such as 5 minutes .