Woman Raped in Vienna City Center: 27-Year-Old Arrested

According to the police, the girl, who is of high school age, was with friends in Sigmund-Freud-Park on May 12 around 9:00 PM. An unknown man joined the women. Conversations ensued, as well as the consumption of alcoholic beverages together.

Her friends stated that the victim's behavior changed over the course of the evening. The group later moved to a bar. During the evening, the 27-year-old lured his victim away from her friends under a pretext. The young woman left her phone and valuables with her companions. However, she did not reappear, prompting the police to be notified. Patrols then conducted search measures in the nearby area, initially without success.

Arrest on Suspicion of Rape

Around 3:10 AM, the woman was found at Morzinplatz in the city center in the presence of the man. In conversation with the officers, she stated that she had memory gaps and had been sexually assaulted by her companion. Investigators suspect that the girl was administered date rape drugs.

The police temporarily arrested the 27-year-old Moroccan national. He refused to make a statement. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was transferred to a correctional facility.

The affected woman received emergency medical care from a rescue service and was taken to a hospital. Further investigations are ongoing, with a key point currently being the collection and evaluation of evidence.

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