Because he disagreed with the chosen route of the taxi driver, a 57-year-old did not want to pay the fare on Friday night in Vienna-Landstraße and threatened the driver with a knife.

An Alcohol Test Showed 1.6 Promille

The suspect is said to have left the scene after the incident. During the clarification of the facts, the second passenger of the taxi could be questioned, who stated that the suspect should be an acquaintance. Shortly thereafter, the suspect voluntarily returned to the scene and was arrested without resistance by the officers. An alcohol test on the suspect showed 1.6 promille. No one was injured in the entire incident.

(APA/Red)

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