The incident occurred around 2:45 pm on Heiligenstädter Straße. Several passers-by had witnessed the act and alerted the Vienna police. When the police arrived, the 28-year-old was already lying on the ground, bloodied and severely injured.

Passerby Shows Civil Courage in Vienna-Döbling: Assailant Restrained

The witnesses stated that the victim had been kicked and beaten by a man. There was also said to be a dangerous threat made against the victim.

A passerby managed to keep the 43-year-old suspect away from the victim and restrain him until the police arrived. The Austrian citizen was uncooperative during the clarification of the facts, clenched his fists, and made incoherent statements. He was temporarily arrested and taken to a psychiatric ward.

In an initial interview, the victim stated that he was suddenly insulted and subsequently attacked by the unknown man. The 28-year-old was given first aid on the spot by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

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