Bloody argument in favorites: 23-year-old roommates stabs!

Bloody argument in favorites: 23-year-old roommates stabs!

On April 14, 2025, there was a worrying incident in Vienna favorites when a 23-year-old man stood in on his roommate during a dispute in his apartment with a kitchen knife. The police received an emergency call and intervened quickly. The suspect, which was under the influence of drugs, was temporarily arrested. The victim, a 27-year-old Iraqi citizen, suffered superficial cuts and stab wounds that were first cared for before being released into home care. At the time of the incident, the suspect was busy with a rioter in the apartment, which continued to escalate the situation. After consulting the Vienna public prosecutor, he was transferred to a prison.

The incident also resulted in legal consequences for the victim and a witness, both of which were arrested due to an illegal stay in the federal territory. The investigation is currently underway and are entrusted to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South branch. This violent argument is part of an alarming increase in knife attacks in the city.

incidence of knife attacks is increasing

The increasing numbers of violent offenses with stab weapons have become clear in recent years. According to vienna.at there were still 1,524 deeds indicated in 2013, while the crime statistics for 2022 already recorded 2,393 knife attacks. The highest value was reached in 2016 with 2,530 attacks. These developments throw a disturbing light on general security in Austria, especially in urban areas such as Vienna.

scientists and experts are concerned about this trend, especially against the background of the role of knives in violent crimes. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) plans to introduce a general ban on weapons in public space in response. This could prohibit the participation of certain knives in public areas and would therefore reduce the possibility that such weapons are used in disputes.

other knife attacks in Vienna

The incidents in Vienna are not limited to the attack in favorites. On February 12, 2025, the city was also shaken by knife attacks. In Ottakring, two residents of a charitable accommodation were confronted in a dispute for loud music, with one of the residents threatening the other with a butcher knife. Another incident in Floridsdorf presented the police with an unclear situation because an injured man was dragged into a family home, while the participants did not provide any information about the incident.

In addition, a 42-year-old man was victims of an assault at the Yppenplatz in Ottakring, in which he was injured and robbed with a knife. Despite immediately initiated search measures, the perpetrators remained undetected. These other incidents underline the urgency of measures to combat violence with knives in the city and the need to strengthen the public security feeling.

The accumulation of such aggressive clashes not only ensures concern among residents, but also requires an increased procedure for the security authorities. Further investigations are necessary to keep an eye on these developments and to ensure the security of the citizens.