On January 12, police were alerted to a dispute between two brothers at Hietzinger Kai around 1.15 am. Upon arrival at the scene, one of the brothers was already there to greet them. He reported that his older brother had hit him and threatened him with death. In addition, their shared mother, who was in the apartment, was allegedly pushed off the bed by him, but remained uninjured.

Brothers Engage in Dispute in Vienna-Hietzing: Police Intervention

During the intervention, the older brother, a 27-year-old Somali national, vehemently denied the allegations and was extremely uncooperative and irate towards the officers. The 26-year-old victim suffered a facial injury and was taken to a hospital by the Vienna Professional Rescue Service.

For the protection of the mother and the younger brother, a restraining and approach ban, as well as a temporary weapons ban, were issued against the 27-year-old suspect. The suspect was temporarily arrested and reported on suspicion of double assault and dangerous threat.

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