Knife attack in Vienna law firm: Danger to the population!

Knife attack in Vienna law firm: Danger to the population!

On Monday, February 2, 2025, a serious incident occurred in a law office on Landstraßer Hauptstrasse in Vienna, in which a 56-year-old employee was attacked with a knife by a 53-year-old client. The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital by the Vienna emergency services. The perpetrator fled after the attack and the police are now looking for him. Given the seriousness of the crime, images of the suspect were released to intensify the search Kosmo.at reported.

The background to the attack appears to be connected to a court decision on the basis of which the man was granted protection. According to local residents, he regularly came to the office to withdraw money and insulted the employees. The incident happened during a conversation in the office, which led to the attack. The police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward. “Do not approach or stop under any circumstances,” warned the police and asks that you report any information directly to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office on 01/313 10 338 00, as they do meinkreis.at highlights.

Search for the perpetrator

The search for the suspect who fled with the murder weapon has been going on for hours without success. Witnesses who saw the man before, during or after his escape are urged to come forward immediately. It is extremely important that the public cooperates in catching the perpetrator in order to avoid further danger.