Unknown man molested elementary school children in Vienna - police alerted!

Unknown man molested elementary school children in Vienna - police alerted!

in Vienna-Hernals there was a troubling incident on Wednesday when a nine-year-old girl on the way from her elementary school was pressed by an unknown man to a learning aid in Kalvarienberggasse. The perpetrator tried to grab the girl on her arm and expressed that he wanted to give her something. Determined and loudly, the student asked the man to let her go, and was able to escape by racing away. The police continue to investigate to clarify the incident and find the perpetrator, the police confirmed to the APA.

This is not the first incident of this kind in the capital. As early as February, the police reported several similar cases in which an unknown man addressed several elementary school children at various locations in Vienna-new construction and tried to get them to come. These incidents occurred between February 8th and 13th on the Mondescheingasse, Siebenstergasse and Burggasse, and fortunately the children could free themselves. In response to the current events, the police of the Ottakring city police command have strengthened their presence in the area. The officials were sensitized and report that they will cover the location intensively during the patrol service. In addition, you can maintain contact with a day center near the responsible Grätzel police officer to ensure the safety of the children, such as the Kleine Zeitung

The incidents in Vienna have triggered concern among the citizens and illustrate the need for increased vigilance. Parents are encouraged to educate their children about safe behaviors and the recognition of potential dangers, while the police intensify the investigation in parallel to ensure children's safety.

The increased attacks on children in urban areas are an alarming sign. So also reports Puls24 about the need to protect children from possible dangers.