Up to ten unknown perpetrators allegedly demanded money and cigarettes from two young men yesterday in the area of the Treppelweg near Georg-Danzer-Steg. After the victims did not comply with the demand, a physical altercation is said to have occurred.

Victims in Vienna-Brigittenau were sprayed with pepper spray

During the incident, the victims were sprayed with pepper spray and injured with a sharp object and a hammer. The victims managed to escape and seek help. After emergency medical treatment by the rescue service, the two slightly injured victims were taken to hospitals. Witnesses were able to confirm the incident to the summoned officers. Immediate search measures have so far been unsuccessful. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center-East branch, has taken over further investigations.

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