Nazi Slogans and Violence: Dispute in Vienna Park Escalated

On October 29, around 9:30 PM, police officers became aware of a loud altercation between several adults and teenagers in a park on Herchenhahngasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf. Boys are said to have previously set off firecrackers.

NS Statements Made and Police Officer Injured During Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf

Despite repeated requests by the officers, the parties involved did not calm down. A 35-year-old German national is said to have made National Socialist statements towards the teenagers. He was temporarily arrested. During the arrest, the man injured a police officer with his elbow. The police then called in additional forces to bring the situation under control.

Two 14-year-old teenagers from Austria were charged for their involvement in the altercation. Also charged were the two companions of the 35-year-old – a 28-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, both Austrian citizens. Investigations are ongoing.

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