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Men Injured in Knife Attack at Vienna Praterstern

Die Polizei nahm zwei Tatverdächtige fest.
Die Polizei nahm zwei Tatverdächtige fest. ©APA (Sujet)
At Vienna's Praterstern, a knife attack occurred on Sunday evening. Two men were injured, and two suspects were arrested.

A 24-year-old, who had several knife cuts, went to the Praterstern police station on August 17 around 10:00 PM and reported that he had been attacked by several unknown men shortly before. While the police were initiating search measures, another injured person, a 25-year-old, was found nearby. He had lacerations in the head area.

Two Suspects Arrested After Knife Attack at Vienna's Praterstern

Based on the description of the individuals, two alleged perpetrators, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, both Syrian nationals, were apprehended and provisionally arrested in the vicinity of Praterstern. Another suspect was identified by name, and another participant is currently still at large.

The two victims were taken to a hospital by the Vienna professional rescue service. The background of the crime is still unclear. Investigations are ongoing.

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