Stabbing in Vienna-Favoriten Leaves Injured

Members of the special unit WEGA found the man visibly injured on the sidewalk in Wielandgasse around 10:30 p.m. and provided first aid. A 17-year-old, who suddenly approached the officers, was then temporarily arrested as a suspect, the state police department announced on Saturday morning.

33-Year-Old Injured with Knife in Dispute in Vienna-Favoriten

According to witness statements, the teenager is said to have hidden a knife behind a power box on Gudrunstraße after the dispute. The knife was secured there. The suspect is a Syrian.

The victim was taken to a hospital by the professional rescue service with injuries to the chest area and lower leg, a police spokeswoman told APA. There is no danger to life. Previously, witnesses had alerted the police due to a loud altercation and an apparent attack on a person with a sharp object.

(APA/Red)

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