Knife Attack in Vienna 15: Victim Chases Perpetrator with E-Scooter

According to his own statements, the man declined the offer of drugs from an unknown person in Löhrgasse on October 25 at around 11:15 PM. The perpetrator then allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted several times to stab him. The victim managed to fend off the attack and get to safety.

Attacker pursued with scooter: WEGA arrests suspect

Instead of fleeing, the 26-year-old pursued the attacker with his e-scooter while maintaining phone contact with the police. He relayed the perpetrator's escape route to the officers, who eventually boarded a tram. The special unit WEGA was able to stop the tram at Neubaugürtel.

The suspect, also a 26-year-old Syrian citizen, was arrested. In his sports bag, the officers found a folding knife, which was allegedly used in the crime. The public prosecutor ordered his transfer to a correctional facility. The man was charged with attempted intentional serious bodily harm.

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