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Alleged Shoplifter Attacked and Injured Employee in Vienna City Centre

Der mutmaßliche Ladendieb ist in Polizeigewahrsam.
Der mutmaßliche Ladendieb ist in Polizeigewahrsam. ©APA/EVA MANHART (Symbolbild)
On Thursday, a 22-year-old is alleged to have attempted a theft in a clothing store around the Stock-im-Eisen-Platz area in Vienna's city centre.

A physical confrontation ensued between the suspected shoplifter and a security officer who prevented the man from leaving the store.

Two Employees Injured by Alleged Shoplifter

The 22-year-old is also said to have attacked additional staff and threatened to kill them. A task force, which was near the scene of the incident, became aware of the situation and temporarily arrested the man along with units from the Inner City Police Command. The suspect is in custody. Two employees of the clothing store were slightly injured in the incident. Further investigations into the incident are still ongoing.

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