According to the police, two craftsmen were engaged in repair work in an apartment of a multi-party building around 3:00 PM when the 41-year-old tenant suddenly charged at one of the men with a knife. The suspect entered the bathroom where a 58-year-old plumber was present and made several stabbing motions in his direction.
Viennese Man Wanted to Attack Craftsman in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife
7-08-2025, 19:39
In Vienna-Favoriten, a threatening incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. A tenant allegedly attempted to attack a craftsman with a knife during ongoing repair work.
The plumber and his 59-year-old colleague managed to leave the apartment and alert the police. Both remained unharmed.
41-Year-Old Arrested After Dangerous Threat with Knife in Vienna-Favoriten
Police dog unit officers arrived shortly after as the first responders at the scene. They encountered the 41-year-old Austrian citizen in the stairwell. According to police reports, he was aggressive and shouted incoherently. The officers were eventually able to secure and provisionally arrest him.
In the apartment, the officers found a kitchen knife with a blade length of about 20 centimeters. It was secured and registered as the suspected weapon.
Investigations into the Motive Ongoing
The suspect has not yet commented on the allegations. He was charged with suspicion of making a dangerous threat and is in police custody. The motive for the crime is currently unclear and is the subject of ongoing investigations.
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