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Bloody chaos in the Westbahnhof: man randomly stabs passers-by!
A Somali man arrested in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus is suspected of having attacked several passers-by with a knife.
Bloody chaos in the Westbahnhof: man randomly stabs passers-by!
A bloody incident shocked Europaplatz in Vienna's Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district when a 30-year-old man from Somalia randomly attacked passers-by with a knife on Monday night. According to information from Kosmo.at The attacker was arrested at 9:00 p.m. by officers from the Vienna standby unit.
Three men who appeared to be part of the drinking and homeless scene were injured in the shocking attack. Two of them suffered serious stab wounds: one in the neck, the other in the stomach. The third victim, also a 51-year-old, was injured by a headbutt. According to reports, the injured, aged 48 and 51, were completely unaware and had no interaction with the attacker before the crime.
Emergency care and investigations
After emergency medical first aid, the injured were immediately transported to a hospital. The condition of the victims was described as serious and the background to the attack is currently completely unclear. The investigation was started by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, West branch, and is intended to clarify what motives the perpetrator had.
An incident of this type is particularly worrying as it can severely impact the feeling of safety in a public space. The question also arises as to whether there had already been signs of violent behavior on the part of the perpetrator.
While there is discussion on social media about people gathered and possible witnesses to the incident, the police remain committed to clarifying the matter. The Viennese population is called upon to provide information to the criminal police.
Connection and prevention
Health services, such as those provided in Alaska, play an important role in preventing violence and supporting vulnerable populations. Be in Alaska Public Health Centers operated that, among other things, offer health education and prevention measures. Similar concepts could also help in Vienna to address social problems.
Finally, it is to be hoped that the investigation will quickly reach a conclusion and that future incidents of this kind can be prevented. The people of Vienna have a right to a safe and peaceful life.