Vienna-Hernals: Drunk Driver in Luxury Car Attacks Policewoman

Late in the evening of December 21, a police operation took place in the 17th district of Vienna after a high-end car ran a red light. Officers stopped the vehicle at 11:40 PM on Hernalser Gürtel.

Heavily Intoxicated Driver Attacks Policewoman

According to the police, the driver, a 41-year-old Serbian national, showed clear signs of intoxication. During the official act, the man is said to have become increasingly aggressive and repeatedly hit a policewoman in the upper body. The officer was injured and could not continue her duty.

The police provisionally arrested the man. An alcohol test showed a level of almost 1.8 per mille. The suspect was charged multiple times and is in police custody.

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