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Aggressive man with knife arrested in Längenfeldgasse subway station!
Man with folding knife riots in Vienna-Meidling subway station. Police arrest 37-year-old after aggressive argument.
Aggressive man with knife arrested in Längenfeldgasse subway station!
A disturbing incident shook Längenfeldgasse in Vienna-Meidling on Tuesday evening. The police received an alarm and responded to an argument between two men in the subway station. The 37-year-old Hungarian, who was in possession of a folding knife, caused a stir by hitting a subway car. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but the situation quickly escalated.
The 37-year-old was extremely aggressive and uncooperative towards the officers who arrived. Despite repeated warnings, the man did not calm down and insulted the police officers. “There's something going on,” the police also had to say when the man suddenly threw himself onto the tracks after the knife slipped from his grasp. During the subsequent arrest, the knife was seized and the investigation was initiated.
Details about the investigation
The police are now investigating how this dangerous situation came about. The Hungarian stated that he had previously been beaten by an unknown person, which explains his actions with the knife. Investigations into dangerous threats and bodily harm are currently underway. Another point of the investigation includes clarifying who started the argument and whether other people were involved in the incident.
The subway in Vienna, not only an important part of urban transport but also a place where both commuters and tourists often meet, has not exactly been put in a better light by such incidents. As history shows, unforeseen conflicts can arise anywhere, which are risky for everyone involved. In the past, Vienna's subway lines such as U4 and U6 have been affected countless times by violent clashes, creating a feeling of insecurity among the public.
The good news is that police responded quickly that night and brought the situation under control. In the current case, as is so often the case, this required a good hand on the part of the officials, who acted with silence and professionalism. It is all the more important that the city continues to implement security measures to avoid such incidents.