Aggressive Patient Injured Emergency Personnel on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße

A 23-year-old man attacked paramedics and police officers on Mariahilfer Straße in Vienna-Rudolfsheim on November 3rd around 6:30 PM. The heavily intoxicated Romanian was extremely aggressive upon the arrival of the emergency services, repeatedly swung at the officers, and punched one officer in the face.

23-Year-Old Arrested After Attack on Vienna Police Officers

Only through the use of physical force and with the support of additional police forces could the man be overpowered and arrested. Two officers were injured during the operation. They suffered bruises to the facial area as well as to their arms and legs.

The paramedics had originally requested assistance because the patient was no longer under control. The police arrested the 23-year-old on the spot.

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