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17-year-old in Vienna after a serious incident: memory loss and investigation
A 17-year-old was found unconscious in Simmering. The investigation into possible sexual assault is ongoing.
17-year-old in Vienna after a serious incident: memory loss and investigation
An incident in Vienna-Simmering is causing worried faces and headlines. More than a week ago, a 17-year-old teenager was found unconscious in an apartment on Geiselbergstrasse. Loud Today The Vienna professional rescue service managed to resuscitate the young woman and bring her to the AKH. There she was put into an artificial coma, but has since woken up and is in a stable condition.
While the young people's health situation has stabilized, the circumstances in which they were found raise many questions. When questioned, the 17-year-old explained that she could no longer remember anything. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office is currently investigating four men between the ages of 21 and 35 who are currently at large on suspicion of rape. They claim that they only offered the young person a place to sleep after they met her “on the street in Simmering”.
Investigations and findings
The police have seized the suspected men's smartphones, which are now being evaluated. Loud Police ticker The physical examination of the 17-year-old determined that a sexual offense could not be ruled out. In addition, significant intoxication from addictive substances was discovered, which is why the young person had to be put into an artificial deep sleep.
The BKA's federal situation report on sexual offenses shows that such offenses are not just isolated cases. In 2023, the number of registered sexual offenses against children and young people increased by more than 5% compared to the previous year. More than 16,000 cases of child sexual abuse have been identified, with over 75% of victims being female. Over 55% of those affected had a previous relationship with their perpetrators, often through so-called grooming. This illustrates the explosive situation in which children and young people often find themselves, including here in Austria. Loud BKA There is an increasing number of reports of abuse, indicating a rampant problem.
The 17-year-old had been reported missing by her parents, and the circumstances surrounding her discovery now raise questions not only about the safety of young people, but also about the social conditions that can lead to such an incident. The entire event clearly shows how important preventative measures and educational work are in order to protect children and young people from potential danger.