Youth gangs attack 14-year-olds in Vienna-Donaustadt: shocking violence!
Youth gangs attack 14-year-olds in Vienna-Donaustadt: shocking violence!
On Friday afternoon, a worrying incident occurred in the Seestadt, Vienna-Donaustadt: A 14-year-old boy was beaten up and robbed by a seven-member youth gang. The attacks on the Seestadt promenade at 4:30 p.m. ended up with the fact that the youngsters were snatched from the victim's shoulder bag. According to Kurier were quickly identified; Several suspects were arrested in the context of instant search measures.
The investigating police provided three main, born in Syrians aged 14, 15 and 16, who were recognized by both the victim and witnesses. A 20-year-old compatriot who was among the young people already had a arrest for a previous heavy robbery. He tried to flee initially, but then aggressively opposed the official and was ultimately reported for resistance to state power and serious bodily harm. The arrest was not without injuries: two police officers had to be medical care.
youth crime on the advance
In recent years, crime among young people in Vienna has risen sharply. According to current statistics, the number of suspects under the age of 18 increased by alarming 33 percent. The increase in the age group from 10 to 14 years is particularly remarkable, here the number of suspects rose from 3,186 to 5,066. The pure robbery also rose from 1,180 to 1,394 cases - an increase of 18.1 percent. This is evidenced by the data that was published by Today.
The majority of young people who are punishable in Vienna come from abroad - more than 57.1 percent of the perpetrators. These disturbing numbers raise questions: How active are the authorities in prevention, and how do they react to these twists in youth crime?
A look at the police crime statistics
Police crime statistics (PKS) play a crucial role in recording and analyzing crime data in Austria. It forms the basis for strategic measures to combat crime and is updated annually. The PKS offers detailed insights into the different types of crimes and their development over the years, supported by the work of the Federal Criminal Police Office, as on bundeskriminalamt is explained.
With an increase in the total number of advertisements by 4.6 percent in 2024, the security authorities have a clear trend that requires countermeasures. The focus is not only on repressive measures, but also on prevention work. In this context, an interdisciplinary working group "Child and Youth Crime" in Vienna was launched in 2024 to respond to these challenges.
In view of these developments, it is becoming increasingly clear that society is required to find solutions in order to ensure security on the streets of Vienna and at the same time to offer the young people affected to a normal life.| Details | |
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| Ort | Seestadt, Wien, Österreich |
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