Man Threatened with Murder at Public Restroom at Vienna's Yppenplatz

A man in Vienna-Ottakring contacted the police and reported that he had been threatened with death by an unknown person after using a public toilet facility. The suspect allegedly demanded money for using the toilet, even though it was a free public facility.

Suspect in Vienna-Ottakring Followed the Victim

The victim left the scene and was followed by the suspect. During this, the suspect allegedly made further threats while holding a knife. The summoned officers temporarily arrested the 27-year-old Afghan national. A pocket knife and a small amount of narcotics were found on him. During the investigation, another victim was identified, who was also reportedly threatened and asked for money by the suspect after using the toilet. The 27-year-old did not confess during the interrogation. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the suspect was taken to a detention center. Further details about the incident were not yet known, according to a police spokesperson on Tuesday.

(APA/Red)

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