Knife Attack in Vienna City: 40-Year-Old Injured

A group of four people was attacked by several youths on the night of Saturday in Rotenturmstraße in downtown Vienna. A 40-year-old man sustained stab wounds. The alerted police officers immediately provided first aid and treated the injured person's wounds until the arrival of the Vienna professional rescue service, which then took him to a hospital. According to a police statement, the youths are on the run.

Search brought no success

The group was on their way to Schwedenplatz after a company party to visit a bar. On the way to a fast-food restaurant, they were reportedly provoked by youths and subsequently attacked with punches. According to investigations, one of the attackers drew a knife and allegedly injured the 40-year-old with it.

The victims could only describe the clothing of the suspects. An immediately initiated search was unsuccessful.

(APA/Red)

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