Aggressive drunk hits police officers in Vienna-Mariahilf!

Aggressive drunk hits police officers in Vienna-Mariahilf!

On Christmas Eve there was a particularly aggressive incident in Vienna-Mariahilf, which gave the celebrations a bitter aftertaste. The police were called around 5 p.m. after rescue workers had to report an aggressive patient. A 28-year-old German citizen did not allow himself to be stopped during the identity check and suddenly punched a police officer in the face. The officer suffered a laceration and a bruise and had to be taken to hospital. The attacker was then arrested. It is unacceptable that rescue workers and police officers are attacked during their work, no matter what day, according to Puls24.

Also on December 24th, on a day that would normally be a day of contemplation, the police reported another incident. A 30-year-old Hungarian citizen was arrested at Vienna Central Station for shoplifting. At around 10:15 a.m. she tried to steal a jacket from a shop and slapped several officers during her arrest. The spiral of violence does not seem to end even on holidays and family days.

Another example from Vienna

If you look back at an incident that occurred on October 26th, there are frightening parallels here too. A 44-year-old Italian citizen who behaved aggressively in a bar and consumed beer without paying also became a problem. He threw glasses on the floor and was eventually arrested for sexually assaulting a woman. During this arrest he resisted violently and attacked the police officers with punches. A police officer sustained head injuries, which also required hospital treatment. The officers had to use considerable physical strength and received support from the Margareten city police command. Such incidents cast a negative light on society's perception of police work and the respect that they often do not receive, as Radio Graz documents.

These incidents also highlight deeper problems related to police violence and aggression towards law enforcement officers, which are not only an issue locally but internationally. According to Amnesty International, there are numerous reports around the world about police violence, which often seems turquoise because it is not adequately regulated in many countries. Here, governments must observe and implement internationally applicable human rights standards. It becomes clear that lax handling of laws and punishments are often the causes of such acts of violence.

In conclusion, it is clear that disrespect towards the police has increased both in Vienna and worldwide. Whether when celebrating or in everyday life - it remains to be hoped that both social norms and legal requirements will soon lead to a rethink.