Brutal knife attack in Donaustadt: Youth gang attacks subway passenger!

Brutal knife attack in Donaustadt: Youth gang attacks subway passenger!

A brutal incident occurred in the Danube city on Tuesday afternoon. A 43-year-old man was attacked by a group of six young people in the subway with a knife. The man who asked the young people to make their music quieter was insulted and spat on the 13 to 18 years old attackers after this request. The escalating dispute finally culminated in a knife stab, with the victim being injured on the lower back. Fortunately, the man was taken to the hospital after emergency medical care, but no danger to life was found. According to [Kosmo], the police referred to the suspicion of serious physical injury, which is why the young people were filed.

The suspects who made the Viennese subway unsafe with Syrian and Iraqi citizenship were initially fleeing after the crime. After an immediate immediate investigation, however, they were placed near the Asperner lake. The immediate reaction of the police is considered crucial to hold the perpetrators responsible. A folding knife that served as a murder weapon was found in a cigarette box at the scene and was secured. Surprisingly, the young people made contradictory statements and pushed the main responsibility for the knife stab on the 13-year-old suspect who was the only minor in the group.

background to juvenile crime

The recurring problems with youth crime are a widespread topic in our society. Factors such as social and economic conditions play a crucial role in the development of such acts. Although youth crime is often perceived as a youth problem, it is not just a phenomenon of minorities. In a nationwide student survey, 43.7% of the male and 23.6% of the female students stated that they have become delinquent, reports [BPB].

Despite the increasing reporting on serious incidents, the data shows that severe forms of youth crime are rather rare and that the majority of young people only commit slight offenses. Interestingly, young people are more often victims than perpetrators of violence, especially in the case of internal family conflicts. This raises the question of how we as a society can take preventive action against these developments.

the legal consequences

The legal consequences for the young people involved could be mild. All six accused were initially displayed at large. The 13-year-old suspect was put into the care of his legal guardian. Juvenile criminal law in Austria attaches great importance to upbringing and prevention, which means that many of these procedures are often stopped. According to [BPB], about 78% of the youth criminal proceedings end with an attitude, while only a small part actually leads to convictions.

It remains to be seen how these incidents will affect the public perception of youth crime. The discussion about integration, prevention and the opportunities for young people to move outside of crime should continue to be the focus of the media. In a city like Vienna, where such incidents can shake the feeling of security of many citizens, it is particularly important to openly discuss the topics of prevention and education.