WEGA Major Operation at Vienna General Hospital: Suspect Detained

An emergency call about an armed man on the grounds of the Vienna AKH led to a large-scale operation involving Cobra, WEGA, and readiness units. The area was cordoned off extensively. According to "Kurier," a reported rampage situation at the University Clinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine triggered the emergency call, with the entrance area being secured by the police. It was unclear who made the emergency call and from which area of the grounds it came. "Heute" reported that a man known to the authorities was allegedly responsible for the operation.

Passersby reported heavily armed police officers on the grounds of the Vienna AKH

Additionally, the police did not confirm that the operation was related to an officially ordered medical intervention, as "Kurier" writes. Passersby reported several emergency vehicles and heavily armed police officers. The armored vehicle of the "Survivor" type was also on site. In the late afternoon, the security police operation on the grounds slowly subsided, with further police measures ongoing, said police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger. This is likely related to the detention that took place. The background of the case was still unclear in the early evening. The police announced that further information would be provided later.

(APA/Red)

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