Young man attacks security staff while shoplifting in Vienna!
A 22-year-old tried to steal from a clothing store in Vienna on January 10, 2025, but was arrested.
Young man attacks security staff while shoplifting in Vienna!
In a shocking incident in downtown Vienna on Thursday evening, a 22-year-old man who attempted to steal from a clothing store was arrested. When he was stopped by a security guard as he was leaving the store, the situation quickly escalated into a violent altercation. The man not only attacked the security employee, but also threatened several employees with death crown reported.
Violent confrontation and arrest
The incident occurred in the area around Stock-im-Eisen-Platz. After the police, who happened to be nearby, became aware of the conflict situation, they quickly intervened and temporarily arrested the suspected shoplifter. Two employees sustained minor injuries during the incident and the investigation is currently ongoing vienna.at reported. The 22-year-old is now in police custody while security forces investigate the exact circumstances of the altercation.