24-Year-Old Injured in Knife Attack at Yppenplatz

The as yet unidentified man inflicted a stab wound to the neck of the 24-year-old during the knife attack at Yppenplatz. The attacker then fled in an unknown direction.

Vienna Police Search for Suspect After Knife Attack at Yppenplatz

Witnesses immediately alerted the emergency services, but initial search efforts were unsuccessful. The 24-year-old received first aid from the Vienna professional rescue service and was taken to a hospital. An immediate search for the perpetrator yielded no results. The search continued in the evening. His motive initially remained unclear. The investigation was taken over by the West branch of the State Criminal Office.

The 24-year-old, who fortunately seems to have escaped with a relatively minor injury, stated in an initial interview, according to Gutt, that he was sitting on a bench with a friend when the aggressor approached him: "What are you looking at?" he reportedly said, among other things. The man also visibly carried a machete in his waistband and a knife, which he suddenly drew and stabbed the victim with. The 24-year-old also said he did not know the attacker.

Witnesses confirmed the injured man's version, according to Gutt. A passerby also took a very good photo of the suspect with his phone, so investigators were confident they would catch the attacker soon. According to the police spokesperson, there were no indications of a political motive for the act.

(APA/Red)

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