Brutal attack after visiting a disco: police are looking for perpetrators!

Brutal attack after visiting a disco: police are looking for perpetrators!

There was a brutal attack in downtown Vienna on April 20th, which took place after a visit to a discotheque in the popular nightlife. A group of nine attacked three people, leaving a 24-year-old man seriously injured and requiring hospitalization. The police have published mugshots of five identified suspects and are asking the public for information on how to identify the fleeing perpetrators, as the search efforts have so far been unsuccessful. Information can be given confidentially to the crime department of the city police command for the 1st district on 0664 8344218, as Kosmo reports.

When the incident was investigated, it emerged that two previously unknown suspects were involved in a similar robbery at the same location on June 19th. This raises questions about the security situation in Vienna's nightlife, where attacks of this kind are reaching alarming proportions. In a survey on safety in Vienna's nightlife, which was carried out by the VCC focus group Safer Party - Safer Nightlife, a significant number of respondents stated that they had already experienced discrimination, attacks and harassment. Over 65% of the total 2,233 participants reported such experiences, with more than 75% having suffered sexualized harassment, as Vienna Club Commission highlights.

Safety concerns and their implications

The survey shows that feelings of safety in nightlife can vary greatly. While 61.9% of participants rated their sense of security as a “7” or higher, 22% felt unsafe as a “4” or less. The experiences of women and the LGBTQ+ community are particularly alarming: 30% of cis women and 38% of trans, fluid, queer and non-binary people reported insecurities. Additionally, 42.5% of queer-identified respondents reported experiencing discrimination often or occasionally.

The survey results have also led to calls for concrete measures to improve nightlife safety. Around 85% of respondents believe that club operators have a responsibility for the safety of their guests. Trained security and bar staff, awareness teams and discrimination-sensitive house rules are required to create a safe and welcoming environment.

In summary, recent incidents and survey results emphasize the urgent need to increase the level of security in Vienna's nightlife. Police will continue to actively search for the perpetrators and the public is called upon to help solve these attacks. The hope remains that through collective action and prevention strategies, nightlife can become a safe space for everyone again, as MeinBezirk notes.