Cigarettes Refused: 67-Year-Old Brandished Knife in Front of Vienna Gas Station

A 67-year-old man is suspected of having caused a disturbance at a gas station in Vienna-Brigittenau on November 9th around 6:30 PM and subsequently threatening a witness with a knife. The police arrested the suspect shortly thereafter. He is being investigated on suspicion of making dangerous threats.

67-Year-Old Did Not Want to Accept Local Ban

According to initial investigations, the incident occurred around 6:30 PM at a gas station when the man—who was subject to an existing ban from the premises—was refused the purchase of cigarettes. According to the police, he then began to cause a disturbance. A 52-year-old witness intervened, calmed the man down, and escorted him out of the sales area.

Outside the gas station premises, the 67-year-old allegedly suddenly pulled out a kitchen knife with a blade approximately 20 centimeters long and threatened to kill the witness. The man then left the scene on foot.

Arrest After Knife Threat at Vienna Gas Station

Officers from the Vorgartenstraße police station were able to stop and provisionally arrest the suspect shortly thereafter. In addition to the alleged crime knife, another knife was confiscated during the search of the man. According to the police, the 67-year-old partially confessed to the allegations. He was charged on suspicion of making dangerous threats.

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