The incident occurred on July 14 in the area of Sanatoriumstraße. The as-yet-unknown perpetrator had previously gotten into the vehicle at a taxi stand and had himself driven to Penzing. Shortly before the end of the journey, the passenger allegedly attempted to strangle the driver with a rope.
Vienna Taxi Driver Nearly Strangled by Passenger: Manhunt
18-07-2025, 12:32
A taxi driver became the victim of an attempted violent crime on Monday evening in Vienna-Penzing. A passenger tried to strangle the 52-year-old with a rope. The perpetrator fled, and an immediate search was unsuccessful.
Passenger Tried to Strangle Taxi Driver in Vienna-Penzing
The taxi driver managed to break free. The attacker then fled in the direction of Raimannstraße. The Vienna professional rescue service treated the injured driver at the scene and took him to a hospital.
Search for Fleeing Perpetrator
According to the police, the alleged perpetrator is said to be a teenager, about 150 cm tall, dressed in black clothing, a black cap, and a face mask. An immediate search was initially unsuccessful. Any police station will accept information about the suspect.
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