Bloody incident in Vienna-Währing: man discovered with stomach stab!
On June 5, 2025, a bleeding man with stab wounds was found in Vienna-Währing. Police are investigating in all directions.

Bloody incident in Vienna-Währing: man discovered with stomach stab!
On June 5, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred on Martinstrasse in Vienna's 18th district, which caused excitement among residents. At around 7 a.m., officers from the Döbling city police command discovered a man lying on the street bleeding profusely. The man's injuries were apparently serious, particularly the stab wound to the abdominal area, which required immediate medical attention. The police did not hesitate and provided first aid, while the emergency services were immediately notified reports Wien.at.
After emergency medical first aid, the man was taken to hospital. Fortunately, the police were able to report afterwards that the injured person's life was not in danger. Interestingly, the man at the scene gave contradictory information about the cause of his injuries and claimed to have consumed drugs, further complicating the police investigation notes today.at.
Investigations in all directions
The circumstances that led to this incident are unclear. During a search of the man's apartment, officers found a knife and a package containing suspected drugs. These findings could potentially provide some explanations, but the injured man did not comment further on the incident when questioned later. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has taken over the investigation and stated that it is investigating in all directions in order to uncover the background to this dangerous confrontation.
Against the background of the increasing drug problem in Austria, this incident shows how closely crime and drug use are linked. According to that Narcotics report 2023 According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the number of reported drug-related offenses in Austria has increased, and the topic remains highly topical among the public. Investigators have uncovered numerous drug plantations and laboratories in recent years, highlighting the worrying state of drug crime.
Some of the most common drugs on the market are cannabis, followed by cocaine and heroin. Cocaine is primarily smuggled into Austria via the Balkan route. Dangerous synthetic drugs, such as MDMA and amphetamine, have now also become the focus of law enforcement. This incident in Währing could therefore be part of a larger, worrying trend that requires further monitoring.
It remains to be hoped that the investigation will soon lead to clarity and that the injured man will receive the support he needs to break out of this vicious circle.