28-Jähriger in Wien-Döbling auf offener Straße plötzlich angegriffen: Schwer verletzt

14/01/2025 12:48

(Act. 14/01/2025 12:48)

Der 43-Jährige griff den 28-Jährigen völlig unvermittelt auf offener Straße in Wien-Döbling an und verletzte ihn schwer.
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On Monday, a terrifying incident took place in Vienna-Döbling: a 28-year-old man was suddenly insulted, kicked and beaten in an open street by a 43-year-old stranger until he ended up lying on the ground, bloody and seriously injured.

The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Heiligenstädter Straße. Several passers-by witnessed the incident and notified the Vienna police. When the police arrived, the 28-year-old was already lying on the ground, bloody and seriously injured.

A passer-by shows civil courage in Vienna-Döbling: Attacker immobilized

Witnesses reported that the victim was kicked and beaten by the man. There were also reports of threats against the victim.

A passerby managed to keep the 43-year-old suspect away from the victim and held him until police arrived. The Austrian citizen refused to cooperate while clarifying the facts, clenched his fists and made inconsistent statements. He was temporarily arrested and taken to a psychiatric ward.

In the initial interview, the victim stated that he suddenly felt insulted and then attacked by an unknown man. The 28-year-old was given first aid at the scene by the Professional Emergency Service in Vienna and taken to hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

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