Bloody dispute in Vienna: Lithuanian woman stabs her partner!

Bloody dispute in Vienna: Lithuanian woman stabs her partner!

A frightening incident occurred in a tranquil residential building in Penzing, Vienna, that shook the neighborhood on June 25, 2025. A 34-year-old Lithuanian woman attacked her partner with a knife during an argument and seriously injured him. The 45-year-old man had to receive emergency medical treatment for his injuries and was taken to hospital after residents of the house raised the alarm and heard screams. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West branch, has currently taken over the investigation in this case, while the accused has been admitted to a prison.

During the arrest, the suspect was found to have an alcohol level of 2 per mille. Alcohol plays a significant role in violent conflicts, and this does not only apply in this case. An analysis of the topic shows that alcohol is repeatedly linked to violent crime. In 2021, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office's police crime statistics, 50 percent of perpetrators who resisted state authority were drunk. These figures make it clear that the risk of violence increases significantly under the influence of alcohol, which was again observed in this incident.

A worrying trend

Contrary to the idea that alcohol automatically leads to criminal behavior for all consumers, it should be noted that most people who consume alcohol are not breaking the law. Over the last 20 years, the number of crimes related to alcohol consumption has actually decreased. But the dark area of ​​crime and the outcome of legal proceedings are difficult to grasp, which complicates the situation. Although the police crime statistics (PKS) offer insights into developments in criminal activity in Austria, they cannot cover the entire spectrum.

The PKS is made up of the reported cases, based on the Austrian Criminal Code and is constantly adapted to social changes. It not only helps with the strategic planning of criminal police measures, but also contributes to taking preventive action against crime.

Offers of help for perpetrators and victims of violence

In such a tense situation, it is important to know who to turn to. There are numerous offers of help for people in violent situations. The contact points are anonymous and free of charge. For example, there is the children's and youth hotline at 116 111 as well as the White Ring victim telephone 116 006. These offers can help you break out of spirals of violence and find support.

Another perspective on this issue is the fact that the influence of alcohol also promotes delinquent behavior, but this cannot be used as an excuse. ​ The current situation in Penzing shows how quickly a dispute can escalate and how important it is to take such incidents seriously and report them in a timely manner without hesitation.

We as a society are called upon to be mindful and support each other to prevent such incidents in the future.

Current reports and developments in this area are constantly being monitored and it is to be hoped that such incidents will soon become a thing of the past.

For further information about crime statistics and the security situation in Austria, please read the website Federal Criminal Police Office.