19-Year-Old Admitted After Series of Violent Acts in Vienna

The man had, among other things, robbed two boys, attempted to snatch a handbag from an 82-year-old woman, and tried to rape a young woman. A psychiatric report certified him as being legally insane due to schizophrenia and polytoxicomania.

Teenagers Threatened with Knife, Attempted Robbery of 82-Year-Old

The offenses began on October 7, 2014, in Vienna-Favoriten. The 19-year-old approached two boys aged 13 and 14, attempted to kiss the older one, and finally threatened to "stab" him if he did not hand over his sports bag. The intimidated teenager complied with the demand.

A few days later, the man attempted to snatch a handbag from an 82-year-old woman in the open street. The pensioner successfully defended herself, supported by the intervention of a passerby. Shortly thereafter, he threatened a shop assistant with shooting to obtain sneakers. The employee fled and alerted the police.

Sexual Harassment in Public

Immediately before his arrest, the man harassed a young woman who was on her way home from a gym. He grabbed her by the arm, expressed sexual intentions, but let go of her when she managed to break free. Had the man been legally sane, the act would have been considered attempted rape.

"Serious Offenses to Be Feared"

According to the psychiatric expert Peter Hofmann, the man suffers from severe schizophrenia combined with multiple drug abuse. He no longer believes himself to be an FBI agent, as he did before, but remains dangerous. "Serious sexual offenses" or "bodily harm" are to be expected, according to Hofmann.

The court followed the report and permanently committed the man to a forensic-therapeutic center in accordance with § 21 para. 2 of the Criminal Code. The decision is final.

(APA/Red)

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