Sledgehammer attack on police car: 25-year-old arrested!

Sledgehammer attack on police car: 25-year-old arrested!

In a shocking incident in Vienna on Saturday, there was an outburst of aggression against a police vehicle. During a focus on e-scooters on Mariahilfer Straße, a 25-year-old man approached and hit the hood of the parked patrol car with a sledgehammer. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. when the police were on the move together with the city of Vienna. The vehicle sustained significant damage as a result of the attack, which quickly drew the attention of officers, as oe24 reported.

The police officers from the Taubsmutmengasse inspection reacted quickly and arrested the aggressive passer-by. During the search they found two pieces of ammunition, even though there was a weapons ban against him. The suspect was also carrying a stolen residence permit belonging to another person. During questioning, he stated that he had recently bought the hammer "for hammering" and denied any connection to the alleged pickpocketing today.at reported.

His demeanor during questioning was uncooperative and he appeared to downplay the allegations. According to an order from the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the 25-year-old was transferred to a prison and investigations into the incident are ongoing. This bizarre incident raises questions about safety in the city and shows how quickly an everyday situation can turn violent.