Brutal attack in Döbling: moral guards beat up teenagers!

Brutal attack in Döbling: moral guards beat up teenagers!

A brutal attack that caused concern among the Viennese public caused horror in Hugo Wolf Park on Thursday evening. A 17-year-old Austrian was attacked by several young men. The attack is directly related to the young person's relationship with a 16-year-old Chechen girl. At around 10pm, the teenager was confronted by the group and was quickly caught in a violent scenario when one of the attackers punched him, knocking him to the ground. He was subsequently threatened, a knife was pulled out and the cell phone code was demanded in order to steal the cell phone. When the victim could hardly breathe, the perpetrators, who described themselves as “moral guardians,” fled. After the incident, the young person returned to his assisted living facility, where a supervisor immediately informed the police. Investigations by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West branch, are already underway and the suspects have been identified, reports exxpress.at.

The incidents in Vienna are taking on worrying forms. In particular, rival Syrian and Chechen youth gangs are publicly fighting each other and pose a serious problem for security in the city. Police Chief Colonel Dietmar Berger explains that tensions between Chechens, Turks and Syrians are known among the groups. In disputes, people fight not only with fists, but also with knives and firearms. A dispute in Arthaber Park, in which a 30-year-old Austrian with Chechen roots was seriously injured, is considered to be the trigger for the current conflicts. The police have therefore increased their presence, especially near the U6 station Jägerstrasse. Also on a Wednesday evening, numerous identity checks and reports were made, including severe coercion, such as that The press reported.

Social backgrounds

The problem with youth gangs in Vienna is not only due to the migration background of those involved, as integration expert Emina Saric emphasizes. She sees the growing violence among young people as an expression of deep social problems. A lack of integration and social status frustration play an important role. “Youth gangs can be viewed as symptoms of a social disease,” says Saric. It's often about "honor" and the feeling of having to survive in a tough social environment. In addition, young people from difficult backgrounds are more likely to engage in criminal behavior in order to make themselves heard and find their place in society, says Saric in an article vienna.at.

The challenges facing integration are great. Offers of help and stable structures are essential to ensure positive development, especially for underage refugees without family ties. The federal government is therefore planning a comprehensive integration program that addresses these issues. Without clear rules and support from society, it becomes increasingly difficult to promote harmonious coexistence.