Vandal Injures Police Officer During Operation in Vienna-Meidling

Several people alerted the police on June 5th around 8:45 AM because an aggressive man was loudly shouting in the area of Lehrbachgasse in Vienna-Meidling. The officers tried to calm the 18-year-old man. However, he did not respond to the address and continued to display noticeably aggressive behavior.

Attack on Police Officers: Arrest in Vienna-Meidling

During the identity check, the suspect, an 18-year-old Gambian national, struck towards the police officers. He resisted the arrest that was subsequently pronounced. Only with the support of additional forces could the man be brought under control and temporarily arrested.

During the operation, two police officers were injured, one of them so severely that he could not continue his duty. The suspect refused to make any statements and was transferred to a correctional facility.

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