Bloody act in Vienna-Hernals: knife stabber flees after life-threatening attack!
In December 2024, a man in Vienna-Hernals was seriously injured when he was attacked with a knife during an argument.

Bloody act in Vienna-Hernals: knife stabber flees after life-threatening attack!
In a shocking scene in front of an emergency shelter for homeless people in Vienna-Hernals, there was a brutal knife attack on December 6th. A 38-year-old man was critically injured when the attacker, according to a report from Today.at, threatened to kill him during an argument and then stabbed him several times with a knife. The injured man had to undergo emergency surgery due to his serious wounds and is still being treated in hospital. The attacker fled immediately after the crime, which resulted in an unsuccessful search. The police have now published a photo of the suspect and are asking for information that can be passed on anonymously.
Attackers continue to flee
As the online medium oe24.at reports, the incident was around 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, and the events occurred during an argument in front of the accommodation. A 47-year-old companion of the victim was able to avoid the knife attack, but was not unharmed. As a result, his 38-year-old friend received a stab wound near the sternum, which led to an emergency operation. Rescue workers provide immediate assistance on site. Police said the victim's life was now out of danger. The suspect is known by name and the Vienna public prosecutor's office has issued an arrest order.