Pepper spray attack in Vienna: passers-by in mortal danger!

Pfefferspray-Angriffe in Wien: Ein Mann sprüht Passanten am Meiselmarkt an, während Jugendliche einen weiteren Passanten ausrauben.
Pepper spray attacks in Vienna: A man sprays passers-by at the Meiselmarkt, while young people rob another passers-by. (Symbolbild/MW)

Pepper spray attack in Vienna: passers-by in mortal danger!

In the 15th Viennese district, there was a shocking incident on Thursday at around 6 p.m. when a man started arbitrarily with pepper spray on passers -by. As reported until two people were violated by the attack and were severely restricted. The affected passers -by panicked in panic, which led to a dangerous situation, at the Meiselmarkt the streets were a little hectic.

The police confirmed that there were well -known victims who were looking for medical help, but an immediately initiated search for the alleged perpetrator has so far been unsuccessful. The investigation is currently underway, but further details have not yet been published.

brutal attacks increase

Apart from this incident, other attacks with pepper spray also ensure concerned voices in the city. Because only on Sunday there was a similar incident in Leopoldstadt. As
Austriaaktuell.at , a passerby was brutally attacked, robbed and injured by a group in the early morning. The perpetrators also used pepper spray to overwhelm their victims. Cash, mobile phone and wristwatch were stolen. However, the mild injured rejected any medical care.

The police were able to arrest two young people aged 14 and 16 from Syria. The investigation by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office continues to run because other participants are sought.

Security in public space

These incidents throw a bright light on the security situation in the public space of Vienna. Residents and passers -by are increasingly worried about their security. On the occasion of the latest events, possible measures are repeatedly discussed to prevent such attacks.

In addition, there were to note that the use of pepper spray in connection with other protest actions in Vienna was classified as illegal. During a gas conference there were tensions in which the police started pepper spray against demonstrators. This decision could have legal consequences for the officials involved, as wien.orf.at

The question remains how the city administration and the police will react to the current situation to ensure the security of citizens and maintain trust in public order.

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