Knife attack in Vienna: 43-year-old injured from behind by youth gang!

Knife attack in Vienna: 43-year-old injured from behind by youth gang!

Yesterday afternoon, at Wangari-Maathai-Platz in Vienna-Donaustadt, a frightening incident occurred that sent the neighborhood into a frenzy. Six teenagers attacked a 43-year-old man during an argument, harassed him and ultimately injured him in the lower back with a knife. According to the victim, who was attacked while leaving the subway station, the teenagers not only spat on him, but also physically attacked him, which ended in a stab wound. The Vienna professional rescue service was quickly on the scene, provided the man with emergency medicine and took him to the hospital; Fortunately, there is no danger to life 5min.at reported.

The group of perpetrators, consisting of young men between the ages of 13 and 18 with Syrian and Iraqi roots, were caught by an immediate police search near Lake Aspern. During the check, a folding knife was discovered in a cigarette pack and seized. The 13-year-old Syrian was temporarily taken to a police station before being handed over to his guardians. All six teenagers were reported on suspicion of serious bodily harm, but they remained at large and informed Today.at.

The discussion about juvenile crime that has arisen as a result of this incident is not new. According to that Federal Ministry of Youth Most children and young people suspected of crimes only come to the attention of the police once in their lives. Only around 5-10% commit multiple, sometimes serious, crimes. This means they are often caught in a complex web of social problems, be it through experiences of violence, difficulties at school or the influence of a questionable circle of friends.

The prevention of crime and violence among young people has developed extensively. Initiatives to strengthen cooperation between the police, judiciary, schools and youth welfare services are showing initial success. However, there is still a long way to go to nip the causes of juvenile crime in the bud. The events at Wangari Maathai Square may raise more than one concern; They call for increased public dialogue about the challenges facing youth sectors in Vienna and beyond.