An 18-year-old and his mother were reportedly threatened by a young man with a folding knife on Monday evening in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. The incident occurred around 10 PM in front of a residential building. The police were able to arrest a 19-year-old suspect shortly thereafter.

According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the man is also said to have threatened other passersby. A folding knife, which he allegedly discarded earlier, was found nearby by the emergency services.

One of the alleged victims, an 18-year-old, told the police that he was smoking with his mother in front of his residential building. Suddenly, the 19-year-old reportedly approached them and started harassing them.

The situation is said to have escalated: The man allegedly threatened to stab the mother and son, brandishing a folding knife. The reason for the confrontation is unknown. It is also unclear from the police report whether the parties involved knew each other beforehand.

After the police emergency call was made, officers from the Exhibition Street police station went to the scene. They were able to apprehend the alleged perpetrator not far from the crime scene.

Based on witness statements, the police discovered a folding knife nearby. The suspect is said to have discarded it earlier. The police were thus able to identify the knife as the alleged weapon used in the crime.

During the official action, the 19-year-old Syrian national allegedly behaved aggressively and uncooperatively towards the officers. According to police reports, he insulted the officers and threatened to hit them.

The police then arrested the man. During his subsequent interrogation, the accused did not confess.

The exact background of the incident is still unclear. The police did not provide any information on possible motives or a prior altercation.

No injuries were mentioned in the police report. The presumption of innocence applies to the arrested 19-year-old.

(Red)

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