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Brutal attack in Vienna-Penzing: 77-year-old injured after robbery!
In Vienna-Penzing, a 77-year-old was attacked while unlocking her apartment. The perpetrator escaped with valuables.
Brutal attack in Vienna-Penzing: 77-year-old injured after robbery!
In Penzing, a district of Vienna, a 77-year-old woman was the victim of a brutal attack yesterday. While she tried to open her apartment door on Monday afternoon, she was attacked by an unknown perpetrator who overpowered her from behind. The perpetrator knocked the woman down and tore a gold chain from her neck before making off with around 250 euros in cash Small newspaper reported.
The pensioner had to be taken to hospital with a bruised forehead and several abrasions. Loud Vienna.at The woman had previously been shopping and had also visited a bank, where the perpetrator may have observed and followed her.
Family and search
How dramatic the situation was can be seen in her son's reaction. He heard his mother's screams and saw the perpetrator fleeing. He quickly alerted the police. Despite an immediate search by officers from the Fünfhaus city police command, the investigation was initially unsuccessful. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West branch, has now taken over further investigations.
The incident has sparked public concern and highlighted elder abuse, an issue that is often sidelined. According to information from the Ministry of Social Affairs Such attacks can take various forms, including physical violence, neglect and financial exploitation. Such acts often occur in public spaces, in institutions or even within families and are usually not perceived as violence.
Social problem
The reasons for such attacks are varied and range from conflictual relationships to personal problems and a lack of support network. The attack on the old lady in Penzing is a vivid example of this alarming problem. In order to prevent such acts of violence in the future, the Ministry of Social Affairs initiated various awareness-raising measures. This includes workshops, plays and a traveling exhibition entitled “Stop – No Violence!”, which provides information about everyday violence and offers of help.
There is support for those affected or their relatives through various counseling services, such as the Pro Senectute Austria association on +43 699 11 20 00 99. It is important to educate about these topics and raise awareness in order to protect seniors in our society.