Men Threatened Snack Bar Employee in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife

The Vienna police were alerted on July 16 around 1:00 AM due to a knife threat in Vienna-Favoriten. Employees of a snack bar on Quellenstraße reported that two men had caused a disturbance in front of the establishment and had drawn a knife during an altercation. One of the men had repeatedly threatened to kill them before both fled in an unknown direction.

Duo Arrested After Knife Threat in Vienna-Favoriten

Thanks to detailed descriptions of the individuals, officers were able to apprehend the two suspected perpetrators – two men aged 21 and 33, both of Syrian nationality – shortly thereafter and provisionally arrest them. Police service dog "Maddox" discovered a folding knife near the crime scene in a bush. The weapon was secured.

Both men were charged with suspicion of making dangerous threats and are currently in police custody. Further investigations are ongoing.

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