Man in Tyrol arrested following stabbing attack on partner
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Wattens in the Innsbruck-Land district after his partner was seriously injured during a quarrel.
Man in Tyrol arrested following stabbing attack on partner
A 47-year-old man was taken into custody in the Tyrolean town of Wattens on Wednesday. He is suspected of injuring his 37-year-old partner with a blade on the upper body. The woman was taken to an Innsbruck clinic with serious injuries.
Shortly before 11 o'clock, the injured woman herself alerted the police and reported a quarrel in their shared flat. When emergency services arrived, they discovered a stab wound on her. She stated that her partner was responsible for the injury.
The suspect was arrested at the flat. According to police information, both individuals showed signs of impairment. Whether alcohol, drugs or medication were the cause remains unclear and will be examined during ongoing investigations.
The authorities are conducting criminal proceedings. Further details of the quarrel and the act are currently being investigated.
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