The incident occurred around 9 pm. The police were called to Vienna-Brigittenau because a person was lying on the sidewalk in front of the entrance of a multi-family house. When the officers arrived, the man was lying on his back and seemed to be in severe pain. However, when the police officers addressed the man, he suddenly jumped up and attacked them. The 43-year-old Austrian citizen repeatedly struck towards the officers. As a result, the man was temporarily arrested on suspicion of resisting state authority. He continued to be aggressive, raging and shouting loudly. During the course of the official act, one of the police officers was injured. He was unable to continue his service.

Aggressive Behaviour of the Viennese Continued in the Hospital

According to a police statement, the 43-year-old was taken to a hospital for further wound care due to an older injury. Even here, the man is said to have behaved very aggressively and ragingly.

He was reported on bail and accommodated in a hospital.

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