16-year-old seriously injured with knife on e-scooter in Vienna!

16-year-old seriously injured with knife on e-scooter in Vienna!

A serious incident recently occurred in Vienna, which spoiled the leisurely mood in the city. A 16-year-old teenager was stabbed in the back with a knife during an argument on Carlbergergasse near Pan Park. Fortunately, the boy's condition is stable, although his injuries are not life-threatening. The incident took place while the 16-year-old was riding as a passenger on an e-scooter with a friend of the same age. What exactly led to the loud argument with an unknown person who had a dog with him remains unclear, as nachrichten.at reports.

When it was time to leave the place, the perpetrator suddenly stabbed the victim from behind. The 16-year-old was immediately given emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to the hospital. The attacker, however, fled the scene, leaving behind an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. At the scene of the incident, the police found a blank gun, the owner of which is currently unknown. The victim's friend does not provide any detailed statements about the incident, which further complicates the investigation by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch. These are already in full swing to shed light on the matter and catch the perpetrator.

The danger of e-scooter gangs

The incident fits into an alarming pattern: Recently, the police in Vienna have been concerned with reports of attacks by a so-called “e-scooter gang”. As [kurier.at](https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/e-scooter-bande-ueberfiel-jugendliche-mit-messer-und- Pistole/402991321) reports, two robberies have already been solved in which the perpetrators attacked their victims with knives and blank pistols. A robbery occurred on Kremenetzkygasse in Vienna-Simmering, where a 17-year-old lost several hundred euros after being threatened by three masked young men.

Another attack in the morning hours of the same day was directed against a 16-year-old who was also threatened with a knife. During a confrontation, the victim was able to identify an 18-year-old Turkish suspect who is currently in custody and has confessed. These incidents have shaken many Viennese's sense of security and make it clear that youth crime in the city must be taken seriously.

A call for vigilance

The combination of aggressive attacks and fear of further acts make it necessary for citizens to be more vigilant. Practicing safety precautions together and speaking openly about such experiences in the community could help defuse the situation. The police's initiative to initiate detailed investigations against the "e-scooter gang" shows processes that can contribute to clarification and thus to a safer city.

For more information on the incidents and developments, readers could take a look at the security events in Vienna. A sense of the local situation can help us work together to preserve the quality of life in the city. You can also read more about this at orf.at.