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Knife Attack in Mödling: Police Request Information

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An 18-year-old was attacked and seriously injured by an unknown person with a knife during an altercation in the station area in Mödling on Tuesday evening. The police are looking for information.

In Mödling, an 18-year-old was attacked with a knife by an unknown person during a scuffle in the station area on Tuesday evening. According to police information on Wednesday, the perpetrator fled on foot, and an immediate search was unsuccessful. The victim suffered cuts and stab wounds and had to be treated at the Baden State Hospital. The police requested information in a press release.

First cigarette in the face, then knife drawn

The unknown person demanded a cigarette from the 18-year-old shortly after 6:30 PM. Subsequently, the young adult was insulted and had the previously handed over and now lit cigarette thrown in his face. A scuffle ensued, during which the perpetrator grabbed a combat knife with a blade length of ten to 15 centimeters and stabbed the 18-year-old from behind.

Information requested by police

The suspect was described by the police as about two meters tall and 25 to 30 years old. The man is believed to be of foreign origin and has dark hair and a chin beard. The perpetrator was wearing, among other things, a black baseball cap and matching jacket and pants, as well as dark blue shoes. Information, which can also be treated confidentially upon request, was requested to be directed to the Mödling police station (Tel.: 059133-3330).

(APA/Red)

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