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Taxi driver attacked in Penzing: Masked perpetrator escapes after attack!
Taxi driver attacked in Penzing: attacker strangles driver in taxi. Police are looking for information about the fleeing suspect.
Taxi driver attacked in Penzing: Masked perpetrator escapes after attack!
An explosive incident occurred in Vienna-Penzing on Monday evening: a 52-year-old taxi driver was attacked while driving on Sanatoriumstrasse. The unknown perpetrator got into the vehicle at a taxi rank and was driven towards Penzing. As soon as he arrived, the attacker tried to strangle the driver with a rope. Luckily, the taxi driver managed to free himself from the attack and the attacker then fled towards Raimannstrasse. The police have so far found no trace of the perpetrator, as kurier.at reports.
The frightening incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. and had no financial motive. According to the police, there were no demands for money or other arguments between the taxi driver and the suspect. The perpetrator is described as being around 150 cm tall, wearing black clothing, a black cap and a face mask. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation and is asking for information from the public.
First aid and investigations
After the attack, the taxi driver was given first aid by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to hospital. If he hadn't escaped from the threatening situation so quickly, the incident could have been even more serious. At a time when security is important to many citizens, such events raise questions. While the immediate search for the fugitive perpetrator has so far been unsuccessful, the authorities are showing understanding for the concerned residents and passengers who feel helpless in such situations.
This incident is part of a bigger picture. Over 29,000 violent crimes were reported in Vienna last year, which shows that there has been an increase in crime statistics. Even though Vienna has grown over the last ten years, the crime rate for violent crimes has not increased further. This is shown by an analysis by Krone, which points out that violence is not the biggest problem in the city.
Given these numbers, citizens are asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activity. Anyone who has information about this attack should contact the nearest police station directly. Finally, in cases like this, community cooperation with authorities is crucial to ensure safety for everyone.