Teenager Critically Injured in Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling

On Thursday evening, witnesses called emergency services when they observed a confrontation between teenagers at Schedifkaplatz in Vienna-Meidling, during which a young man pulled out a knife and stabbed another.

Teenager in Vienna-Meidling Critically Injured

He was critically injured in the attack in Vienna-Meidling and had to undergo emergency surgery at a hospital after receiving initial emergency medical care from the Vienna professional rescue service. The stab wound hit a femoral artery. By Friday, he was out of danger and stable, reported police spokeswoman Anna Gutt. Immediate search measures for the fleeing perpetrators were unsuccessful. The background of the dispute with a group of teenagers is unclear.

The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South Branch, has taken over the investigation. Relevant information is being accepted – also anonymously – at any police station and under 01 31310 57800.

(APA/Red)

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