Knife Threat and Injured: Five Arrests After Dispute in St. Pölten

According to police information on Friday, two men had to receive medical treatment at the University Hospital in the capital of Lower Austria. A threat with a knife also occurred during the incident.

According to the State Police Directorate of Lower Austria, the families from St. Pölten and Vienna met at around 4:30 PM at Neugebäudeplatz. Initially, it seemed to be about discussing matters, but it then escalated into a physical altercation.

Punch to the Face

A 33-year-old from Vienna punched a 24-year-old opponent from St. Pölten in the face. The younger man suffered a head injury, while the attacker sustained severe injuries to his hand. The duo was treated at the university hospital. The father of the 24-year-old allegedly brandished a knife and threatened other participants.

The five detained individuals each refused to make a statement during interrogations. Four suspects were reported to the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office, and the 33-year-old ended up in the detention center.

(APA/Red)

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