Knife Attack in Vienna-Brigittenau: 27-Year-Old Seriously Injured

Last night, a serious bodily injury occurred in an apartment in the 20th district around 6:30 PM. A 26-year-old man allegedly attacked his 27-year-old roommate with a knife during an argument, causing lacerations to one of his hands. The victim fled from the apartment to the street and called the police emergency number from there.

Man Could Be Arrested at the Crime Scene

The 27-year-old injured man received emergency medical care from a rescue service and was then taken to a hospital. Officers were able to provisionally arrest the suspect, who was already known to the police, at the scene. A restraining order and a temporary weapons ban were issued against the 26-year-old.

The alleged weapon, a kitchen knife with a blade length of about 20 cm, was secured. The man is in police custody on suspicion of intentionally causing serious bodily harm. Further investigations are currently underway.

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