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Shoplifter attacks police officers: arrest and release on request!
On June 4, 2025, a suspected shoplifter was arrested in Leopoldstadt after attacking police officers.
Shoplifter attacks police officers: arrest and release on request!
A suspected shoplifter caused a lot of excitement in Vienna on Tuesday afternoon. A grocery store employee noticed the man trying to leave the store with several stolen products in his jacket and then called police. When the employee stopped the thief, a physical altercation broke out. The suspect, a 39-year-old Romanian, reacted aggressively and threw some products to the ground to get out of the situation. This response led to a major incident in which the man was also uncooperative with police officers.
Aggressive confrontation with the police
When the police arrived, the suspect was not only uncooperative, but also sought physical conflict. He approached the officers several times and finally attacked them with a punch. Such attacks on law enforcement officers must be taken seriously, because in Austria any hindrance to an authority or official from carrying out a lawful official act is considered resistance to state power. The Criminal Code provides for prison sentences of up to three years, and in particularly serious cases even up to five years today.at, wikipedia.de, ris.bka.gv.at.
After the arrest, the man continued to be aggressive and attempted to attack the officers. In this context, he was temporarily arrested on suspicion of resisting state authority. However, on the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the 39-year-old was released. Such an approach not only arouses public interest, but also raises questions about how to deal with potentially violent perpetrators.
What's next?
The incidents surrounding resistance to state power are of legal interest. Section 269 of the Austrian Criminal Code clearly states that forcing civil servants out of their work can be punished with severe penalties. This is done to protect society and maintain the state's monopoly on violence. The latest incident shows that it is often challenging for police to carry out their duties in a confusing environment without putting themselves in danger.
It remains to be seen how the legal consequences will develop for the 39-year-old Romanian and what further measures will be necessary from the police in this area. The case has once again made it clear that resistance to state power should be taken seriously and that the safety of officials when carrying out their duties is a top priority.