Viennese Man Wanted to Attack Craftsman in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife

According to the police, two craftsmen were engaged in repair work around 3:00 PM in an apartment of a multi-party house on Leibnizgasse in Vienna-Favoriten when the 41-year-old tenant suddenly charged at one of the men with a knife. The suspect entered the bathroom, where a 58-year-old plumber was present, and made several stabbing motions in his direction.

The plumber and his 59-year-old colleague managed to leave the apartment and alert the police. Both remained unharmed.

41-Year-Old Arrested After Dangerous Threat with Knife in Vienna-Favoriten

Police dog unit officers arrived shortly after as the first responders at the scene. In the stairwell, they encountered the 41-year-old Austrian citizen. According to police reports, he was aggressive and shouted incoherently. The officers were eventually able to secure and provisionally arrest him.

In the apartment, the officers found a kitchen knife with a blade length of about 20 centimeters. It was secured and registered as the suspected weapon.

Investigations into the Motive Ongoing

The suspect has not yet commented on the allegations. He was charged with suspicion of making a dangerous threat and is in police custody. The motive for the crime is currently unclear and is the subject of ongoing investigations.

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