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Drama in Ottakring: 18-year-old threatens ex with knife in the park!
An 18-year-old threatened her ex-boyfriend with a knife in Ottakring, was arrested and denies the allegations.
Drama in Ottakring: 18-year-old threatens ex with knife in the park!
Many people in Vienna's sense of security is currently being affected by violent clashes with knives. A frightening example of this occurred on June 4, 2025, when an 18-year-old Austrian citizen threatened her 27-year-old ex-boyfriend with a folding knife in the Ottakring district. The police were alerted and were able to arrest the woman near the scene, where the knife was recovered police.news reported.
The suspect is said to have previously injured her ex-boyfriend in his apartment in the Margareten district on April 23, 2025 with a shard of glass in the neck, which resulted in a stitched wound. The 18-year-old denied the allegations after a ban on entry and approach as well as a temporary ban on weapons was issued against her. However, on the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, she was released.
The dangers of knife attacks
These incidents shine a bright light on the problem of knife attacks in society. Loud polizei.nrw Carrying knives in public spaces is not only dangerous, but can also result in criminal penalties. Police recommend leaving knives at home to avoid possible temptation, as these can be used against the wielder in an emergency.
If you are threatened with a knife, it is advisable to avoid confrontation and instead call 110 immediately. Smaller knives can cause serious injuries and be life-threatening for the person affected.
Often in the headlines
The issue of knife attacks is not only a current problem in Vienna. A survey conducted by Statista published shows that the number of knife attacks recorded by the police in Germany rose sharply from 2022 to 2024. Such statistics make it clear that the dangers posed by knives are high in many cities and that many people feel their sense of safety is impaired.
Incidents of knife attacks, such as the recent one in Vienna, remind us of the importance of staying safe and, if necessary, speaking to the authorities to take preventive measures.