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Syrian rioter sprays fire extinguisher in Vienna church!
A 43-year-old Syrian was arrested in Vienna-Mariahilf after he rioted in a church with a fire extinguisher and attacked police officers.
Syrian rioter sprays fire extinguisher in Vienna church!
An incident that caused excitement in the Viennese neighborhood: On Friday morning, August 10, 2025, a 43-year-old man from Syria was arrested after he rioted with a fire extinguisher in a church on Barnabitengasse. Emergency services from the Margareten city police command were alerted at around 12:10 p.m. because there were reports of an aggressive person in the church. When the police arrived, an unexpected incident occurred - the man attacked the officers when they tried to calm the situation.
As the Vienna police said in a statement, the church had to be closed to visitors for a short time in order to assess the damage and carry out cleaning. The investigation has already begun; the Vienna public prosecutor's office coordinated the next steps. The suspect was transferred to a prison after consultation with the legal authorities and there are several complaints against him. These include suspected damage to property, resistance to state authority and attempted serious bodily harm. heute.at reports that ...
Rioters in the church
The incident in the Viennese church not only caused excitement, but also sparked discussion. Police crime statistics (PKS) play an important role in recording crimes in Austria. These statistics document all reported cases and support the fight against crime both preventively and repressively. The information on crime developments is constantly updated and offers both the police and citizens insights into the security situation. bundeskritikamt.at states that…
In recent years there have been repeated similar incidents that have put coexistence in Vienna to the test. Despite the incidents, Vienna remains a city with a high quality of life and extensive security measures. In the long term, statistics show that crime has stabilized in many areas, but such attacks make it clear that there are always challenges to overcome.
In this context, the police would like to urgently remind you that such attacks on emergency services will not be tolerated. If crimes are suspected, the police should be informed immediately so that they can react quickly. kosmo.at reports from...