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Brutal youth gangs: Lawyer sounds the alarm for Floridsdorf!
In Floridsdorf, lawyer Astrid Wagner is causing a stir: violence from youth gangs and the blowing up of a Tschick machine alarm the neighborhood.
Brutal youth gangs: Lawyer sounds the alarm for Floridsdorf!
The situation in Floridsdorf is tense. The lawyer Astrid Wagner raises the alarm about the increasing violence of youth gangs. Last Sunday night, a Tschick machine in Kürschnergasse was literally blown up, which not only caused excitement but also great concern in the neighborhood. Investigations are already in full swing.
Police discovered a trail of blood at the crime scene that led to three teenagers aged 16, 17 and 20. The 16-year-old, who was treated by paramedics, said he happened to be passing the machine when it blew up. A coincidence that raises questions and definitely makes you think.
The neighborly concerns
Astrid Wagner, who is not only a lawyer but also a resident of this area, reports constant disturbances in the form of firecrackers, which reach their peak especially after dusk. "It's unbearable what's happening here. The effects are devastating for our animals, the children and the elderly in the area," said Wagner. She calls for urgent measures from the city of Vienna to counteract the violence. It is clear: something has to be done.
The situation is made worse by the vandalism and violence of the gangs. Residents no longer feel safe in their own neighborhood. “It's just like you read in stories - except it's happening here in our neighborhood,” said another concerned neighbor who wished to remain anonymous.
The youth gang in sight
Like the reporting on ORF Vienna shows, the role of youth gangs in the region is becoming increasingly threatening. The police are under pressure to act quickly and hold those responsible accountable. This event could not only affect the individual, but also cast a shadow over the entire community.
In times when community is required, violence acts like a needle prick. When asked what the city wants to do, it remains silent for the time being. Wagner and the residents hope for quick and effective measures to make their district safe again. A wish that indicates more than ever that community and security in Floridsdorf must go hand in hand.
It remains to be seen whether the city of Vienna will respond to the demands or whether concerned citizens will have to continue to fend for themselves. Dreams of the future or tangible solutions – that is now the responsibility of those responsible.
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