14-Year-Old Stabbed Man at Vienna Westbahnhof

According to the police, a confrontation involving a total of six people occurred shortly before midnight. During this brawl, a 14-year-old allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old with a knife.

The suspect initially tried to flee but was arrested shortly thereafter by officers in the area of Gerstnerstraße. The alleged weapon was secured from him. He was taken to a detention center and, on the advice of his lawyer, refused to make a statement.

Arrest after Knife Attack at Vienna Westbahnhof

The victim was provided with emergency medical care by the professional rescue service and taken to a hospital. According to authorities, the 37-year-old was seriously injured but is not in life-threatening condition.

In an initial interrogation on Tuesday, he stated that a brawl among youths had developed at a sausage stand. He tried to mediate the dispute and was unexpectedly stabbed in the abdomen.

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