Cyclist Attacked Police Officers After Chase in Vienna

The man had been traveling on the sidewalk of Hütteldorfer Straße and did not comply with the order to stop. During the pursuit across several streets, the Austrian committed numerous administrative offenses. Although he was eventually stopped, he resisted and attacked the intervening officers. The arrest was inevitable. An officer was injured in the incident and was taken to the hospital. A small amount of cannabis was secured from the 36-year-old, and an impairment due to narcotics was also determined. After the interrogation, he was taken to a detention center, according to the Vienna police.

According to police spokesman Markus Dittrich, the 36-year-old was already known to the authorities for numerous offenses - from burglary, drug offenses to threats.

(APA/Red)

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