Bloody Family Drama in Vienna: Father Stabs Daughter Nearly to Death on Open Street

In Vienna-Donaustadt, a serious violent crime occurred on November 24: A 50-year-old man attacked his 15-year-old daughter at around 6:30 PM on the open street with punches and a knife. The girl suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital by rescue helicopter.

15-year-old brutally stabbed in Vienna-Donaustadt: Witnesses alerted emergency services

Witnesses were alerted by the girl's screams. They immediately called the police and intervened. The father stopped attacking his daughter. Courageous passersby took the teenager to a nearby doctor's office, where she received initial medical care. The father also went to the practice.

The suspect was provisionally arrested at the scene, and the allegedly used kitchen knife was secured. In an initial interrogation, the 50-year-old confessed. The motive for the crime is still unclear and is the subject of ongoing investigations. The nationality of the suspect was initially not clarified. According to media reports, the father is said to be from Afghanistan.

Girl critically injured

The 15-year-old suffered several life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body and neck area. She received emergency medical care on site and was flown to a hospital by rescue helicopter. She was out of danger on Tuesday.

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