Stabbing attack in Vienna-Hernals: Man seriously injured in argument in emergency shelter!

Stabbing attack in Vienna-Hernals: Man seriously injured in argument in emergency shelter!

Last night there was a bloody incident in front of an emergency shelter for homeless people in Vienna-Hernals. A 38-year-old got into a heated argument with two other men, which, according to initial reports, resulted in a threatening situation. The man, who often stays overnight at the accommodation, is said to have threatened to kill one of his opponents and then stabbed both of them with a knife today.at reported. The 47-year-old was able to escape the attack and only suffered minor injuries. Tragically, the 38-year-old was hit in the sternum and had to be taken to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. Fortunately, his life is now out of danger.

Escape of the perpetrator and manhunt

After the incident, the suspected perpetrator escaped before the police arrived. Immediate searches did not lead to an arrest, but an arrest order has now been issued for the well-known man and the State Criminal Police Office has begun the investigation. The incident highlights the tense situation in facilities such as the Grangasse Chance House, which is run by Caritas and primarily offers homeless men a safe stay. The emergency shelter even has crisis places available, especially in the winter months when the number of homeless people increases.

The Grangasse Chance House, the first facility of its kind in the Archdiocese of Vienna, offers, among other things, intensive care and the opportunity to stay overnight. How caritas-wien.at informed, there are 82 regular places there as well as four crisis places for acute emergencies, which are available around the clock. Given the increasing propensity for violence in such facilities, the importance of these protective spaces for vulnerable groups is of utmost importance.