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Drama in Vienna-Penzing: Woman severely stabs partner with knife during argument!
On June 25, 2025, there was a violent argument in Vienna-Penzing in which a woman seriously injured her partner.
Drama in Vienna-Penzing: Woman severely stabs partner with knife during argument!
This evening, June 25, 2025, a serious incident occurred in an apartment in the Penzing district of Vienna. A neighbor who heard screaming alerted the police at 9:15 p.m. Loud 5min.at A 34-year-old Lithuanian citizen stabbed her 45-year-old partner in the upper body with a knife during an argument. The seriously injured man had to be taken to hospital immediately by the Vienna emergency services. His injuries were considered serious but not life-threatening.
The alcohol-related circumstances probably contributed to the escalation of the situation - the woman had around two per mille in her blood. The investigation was taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, and the accused was arrested and transferred to a prison.
But there was not just a violent incident in this apartment recently. On the same evening, a dispute between two men was broken up by the WEGA special unit in a prayer house in the Penzing district. Here a 49-year-old pulled out a bread knife and threatened to kill another man. The perpetrator appeared aggressive, shouted loudly and ultimately even attacked the police officers. Despite repeated warnings to calm down, the situation took a dramatic turn when officers had to use pepper spray to control him. The man tried to escape but was subdued with a Taser and then charged with aggravated assault. He was also subsequently transferred to a prison, as Kosmo.at reports.
A social problem: intimate partner violence
The incidents highlight a serious problem: intimate partner violence. According to Gewaltinfo.at, men tend to be more likely to be affected by crimes, but women experience violence from intimate partners much more often. The statistics show alarming figures: 14% of women in Austria reported physical violence in their relationships, 37% experienced psychological violence. These experiences make it clear how important prevention measures are, which have been increasingly implemented in Austria since 2020.
A central aspect of violence prevention is the networking of police and victim protection institutions, as well as mandatory counseling for those at risk. These measures are intended to raise awareness of the problem and help those affected more quickly and in a more targeted manner.
Overall, the question remains as to how such acts of violence can be prevented in the future. Social acceptance of violence in relationships needs to be examined and questioned. Tonight has once again shown that there is an urgent need for action to promote safety and prevention.