Jogger in Vienna-Liesing: Attack at night-perpetrators fled undetected!

Jogger in Vienna-Liesing: Attack at night-perpetrators fled undetected!

Wien-Liesing, Österreich - in Vienna-Liesing, a young jogger, in early 20, was victims of an attack on May 27, 2025. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near Liesingbach, at Tuschlgasse 6. An unknown man, apparently under 30 years old, attacked her and threw it to the ground. Despite the threatening situation, the jogger defended herself loudly and was apparently able to deter the perpetrator who fled in an unknown direction.

After the incident, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office has investigated. Expert information can be reported anonymously on 01-31310-57800. The police asks to help you identify the perpetrator and to hold the perpetrator.

increase in violence against women

This incident fits into a comprehensive problem: violence against women. A survey by Eurostat and the Federal Chancellery from 2021 shows that women are disproportionately affected by violence, be it in intimate relationships or in public space. The study covers both stalking and sexual harassment at the workplace and violence in childhood. This form of violence is not only a personal, but also a challenge for society as a whole.

The European strategy for equality 2020-2025 provides comprehensive measures against gender violence. This includes improving the data collection on this topic in order to gain a better understanding of prevalence and the affected groups of people.

local security situation

The information obtained from this data complements the judicial crime statistics and official police crime statistics in Austria. Despite the efforts to improve security for women, the incident in Liesing remains an alarming sign that a lot has to be done. The case is not only observed by the police, but also triggered wider social discussions about the security of women in everyday life.

The events impressively show the need for public education and prevention measures. The awareness of the dangers in public space must be sharpened. The social structures that favor such violence should also be addressed in order to find long -term solutions.

Further information on the incident is on wien.orf.at and on Statistik.at Available.