Violence in Vienna-Ottakring: woman after a knife attack arrested!

Violence in Vienna-Ottakring: woman after a knife attack arrested!

A shocking incident occurred in Vienna-Ottakring when a drunk couple was involved in a violent argument in their shared apartment. The 73-year-old wife threatened her husband with a knife before he was able to flee and inform the police. This immediately moved in with the special unit of Wega, which the 62-year-old woman arrested in the apartment. An alcoho test showed alarming 1.16 per thousand, which makes the situation even more dramatic, as the police announced in today's press release. A knife was ensured that was in the staircase.

measures against violent acts

The police immediately took measures to ensure the security of the victim. A ban on entering and rising and a temporary ban on weapons was given against the woman. Such measures are crucial to protect victims of domestic violence, because like maleser.de reports in particular children and adolescents who are witnesses to violence in their home. Often, experiencing such incidents is even worse than being affected themselves. It is therefore important to know contact points for those affected.

In acute cases, it is advisable to inform the police and ensure that you are in a protected environment. If there are any problems at home or at school, there are numerous offers of help, including the children's and youth telephone "Number against Kummer", which can be reached under 116 111. The anonymous advisory services are also available online. The situation in Vienna once again shows how urgently information and support in questions of domestic violence are required.