Bloody knife attack: sad day for Austria after a fatal incident!

Bloody knife attack: sad day for Austria after a fatal incident!

A tragic incident shaken Villach: a total of six people are affected in a knife attack, including a 14-year fatalities. The police initially confirmed four injuries, but later increased the number to five injuries, while three of them have to be looked after intensive care. One person is also inpatient care. The police spokesman Rainer Dionisio described the situation: "Three of the victims currently have to be looked after intensive care. One person is still in stationary care. The slightly injured was treated on an outpatient basis and was already able to leave the hospital." Among the victims are five Austrians and a Turk, which also reinforces the scope of the crime, such as 5 minutes reported.

further investigations and knowledge

Today, on February 16, 2025, the police will announce additional information about this terrible incident in a press conference. Experts underline the significant differences between perpetrators that use knife violence and those that commit other serious violent offenses. A study that was published in Springer shows that perpetrators of knife power are older on average and often also live in central conditions, often also struggle with psychological problems. This throws a new light on the background and motifs of such violent acts.

The increase in knife attacks is particularly alarming, in which family conflicts are often in the foreground. The victims are often relatives or partners, which has already been observed in the past. It is crucial for the investigators to understand the social and psychological factors behind these acts in order to be able to prevent such violent acts.