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Vienna in turmoil: drunken john terrorizes brothel and couple!
A drunken Romanian rioted in a brothel in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus on July 6, 2025 and chased a couple with a knife.
Vienna in turmoil: drunken john terrorizes brothel and couple!
An incident that keeps Vienna in suspense: On July 6, 2025, a disturbing incident occurred in a brothel in the 15th district of Vienna, more precisely in Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. A 43-year-old Romanian man who was heavily intoxicated entered the establishment and developed an obsessive-loving attitude towards one of the restaurant's employees. However, his behavior was quickly labeled as aggressive, which ultimately led to him being thrown out of the restaurant and violently damaging the door as he was thrown out BGLand24 reports.
After the prostitute left the brothel with her partner, the Romanian raced after them and hit the couple's car. However, this was just the beginning of his escapades: The man followed the couple to a gas station in Vienna-Meidling and caused a real moment of shock there. During a heated argument at the dealership, he pulled out a knife and chased the couple through the gas station, alarming those present. Thankfully, employees quickly called 911, while brave witnesses disarmed the man and held him until the police arrived.
Police operation and legal consequences
The Vienna police were quickly on site and arrested the aggressive Romanian. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident and the knife was recovered. The man was brought before a magistrate and is now facing several charges, including dangerous threats, multiple counts of damaging property and driving under the influence of alcohol, as well the Kronen Zeitung reports.
These aggressive incidents are not alone. They are part of a larger discussion about crime in Austria. Loud Statista Around 528,000 crimes were reported in Austria in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. Vienna is particularly affected, where over a third of the crimes were recorded. This is fueling concerns among the population, the majority of whom believe that immigrants are exacerbating the crime problem.
The incidents show how important it is for the police to act quickly. There are numerous measures to combat crime in the capital, and many people trust the work of the security forces - 77% of Austrians say they have trust in the police. However, the question remains as to how such violent outbreaks can be better dealt with in the future.