Bloody dispute in Vienna-Ottakring: 21-year-old injured with a knife grinder!

Bloody dispute in Vienna-Ottakring: 21-year-old injured with a knife grinder!

In a shocking incident on Sunday evening in Vienna-Ottakring, a 21-year-old man was seriously injured. The attack occurred on Thaliastraße when the young pedestrian was suddenly attacked by a 49-year-old man with a knife grinder. Witnesses reported that the 21-year-old was hit brutally on the back of the head when he tried to defend himself, which led to further injuries to the arm and wrist. After the attack, the injured was on the ground and was soon taken care of by the Vienna career rescue and taken to the hospital. Police spokeswoman Anna Gutt confirmed that there was no danger to life, such as Krone.at reported.

Dispute over cigarettes escalated

However, the 49-year-old arrested described the incident differently. He claimed that he had only asked the younger one for a cigarette, whereupon he reacted aggressively. In a moment of fear and threat, he was forced to strike with the knife grinder carried. Several emergency calls reached the Viennese police control center shortly before midnight, and the officers arrived at the scene when the victim's cousin already held the suspect. The 49-year-old was temporarily arrested and reported on suspicion of deliberate serious physical injury, such as Today.at reported.

The police secured the alleged weapon and confirmed that the 49-year-old was then brought to a prison. The incident raises questions about security in downtown Vienna and illustrates the escalating conflicts that can arise in everyday situations.