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Man threatens neighbor in Vienna-Brigittenau with murder

Es kam zu einem Polizeieinsatz in der Brigittenau.
Es kam zu einem Polizeieinsatz in der Brigittenau. ©APA/EVA MANHART
In Vienna-Brigittenau, there was a police operation after a 46-year-old man allegedly threatened a neighbor with murder. The weapon, initially thought to be a machete, turned out to be a sports device.

In Vienna-Brigittenau, a police operation took place on Tuesday evening due to the suspicion of dangerous threats. According to the police, a 46-year-old Austrian citizen was temporarily arrested on Leystraße after allegedly threatening a neighbor with murder.

Alleged Machete Was a Sports Device

In the incident, the man is said to have used an object initially perceived as a machete. However, investigations revealed that it was a sports device. A restraining order and a temporary weapons ban were issued against the suspect.

After consultation with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, the man was reported at large. The exact circumstances of the incident are currently the subject of ongoing investigations.

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