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Vienna-Hernals: Threatening with a weapon while attempting to resolve a dispute
A 23-year-old threatened a couple in Vienna with a blank pistol. Police found, perpetrator in custody.
Vienna-Hernals: Threatening with a weapon while attempting to resolve a dispute
A frightening incident occurred in Vienna-Hernals when a 29-year-old and his girlfriend suddenly heard loud screams while they were walking home on Wednesday evening. Surprised by another couple's argument, they tried to mediate, only to find themselves targeted by a suspected gun. The 23-year-old who was involved in this argument used the blank pistol on the couple and threatened them with death. Shocked, the two fled and immediately alerted the police, who were able to arrest the suspect a short time later crown reported.
The dramatic turn of events only became apparent hours later, when a walker found the weapon near Jörgerstrasse and reported it to the police. It was a blank pistol that could not be recovered at the time. The 23-year-old was taken to a prison on the orders of the public prosecutor and is now the focus of further investigations.
Psychological violence and its consequences
At the same time, a report from the expert group was dedicated to this incident FOCUS the topics of psychological violence and its devastating effects on relationships. Psychological violence is the most common form of domestic violence and is often a precursor to physical aggression. What is characteristic is a pattern that begins after an intense “honeymoon” and ends in regular humiliation and control of the partner. Caroline Wenzel, journalist and psychologist, explains how the emotional consequences of psychological violence are often underestimated and what long-term mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety they can result in.
It is recommended that those affected seek support from intervention centers against domestic violence. These agencies help you break free from a violent relationship and offer therapeutic support to give victims the help they need. Awareness of the signs of this type of violence must be increased to enable those affected to be identified early and receive the necessary protection.