Knife attack in Linz: Ex-wife seriously injured – perpetrator turns himself in!

Knife attack in Linz: Ex-wife seriously injured – perpetrator turns himself in!

Two disturbing incidents recently occurred in Linz that once again highlight the dangers of domestic violence. A 45-year-old man is suspected of attacking his 31-year-old ex-wife with a knife on Dauphinestrasse on December 11, 2024. According to the police report, he initially waited in a parking lot and attacked the woman after she got out of her car. He stabbed her in the upper body before she managed to escape into the vehicle and called for help. The injured woman was taken to the Kepler University Hospital, while the suspected perpetrator went to the police after the crime and confessed his crime. He claimed that he had been "screwed over" by his ex-wife for years and had previously even set fire to his own sleeping place volksblatt.at reported.

A second incident in the city

Meanwhile, another incident drew the attention of authorities when a 52-year-old attacked his 42-year-old girlfriend with a Stanley knife on Monday evening. This brutal aggression took place on the street and followed a heated argument. Tragically, the couple's 11-year-old twins also witnessed the brutal attack. The seriously injured woman had to undergo surgery at night, but her life was not in danger, according to reports puls24.at. The man stated that jealousy was the motive for his crime and also confessed.

Police are currently waiting for statements from the injured woman to obtain further information about the incident. Until then, there are limited details about the exact circumstances of the crime. These two incidents highlight the problem of violence in relationships and the urgent need for preventive measures.