Police in Tulln: "No Youth Gang Problem"

Because, according to the Tulln Town Hall, young people are causing unease in the Schubert Park of the Lower Austrian district town, District Police Commander Sonja Fiegl called on Friday to "cooperate exclusively with the police." Several reports have been received, she told the APA. Investigations are ongoing.

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Incidents must be reported, Fiegl emphasized. The public can, of course, also come to the police station with concerns and fears. "Our doors are open."

Regarding the unease mentioned by the city in a release on Thursday, Fiegl pointed out that, for example, police foot patrols have been increased. "We are present."

Lower Austrian Police: "No Youth Gang Problem"

There is "no youth gang problem" in Tulln, stated Johann Baumschlager, spokesperson for the Lower Austrian State Police Directorate, on Friday. Known offenses can be attributed to a 14-year-old. Reports against the youth would be forwarded to the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office, the chief inspector told the APA.

The town hall announced on Thursday that a boy with Austrian citizenship had "gathered a small entourage around him, with which he harasses other young people with demands for money, threats, and physical assaults." Preferred crime scenes are the area around the city tower and the bus stop in Schubert Park. The Tulln City Patrol is increasingly present at critical points. FPÖ city councilor and state parliament member Andreas Bors immediately called for a reinforcement of the city's security forces.

(APA/Red)

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