Knife threat in Vienna's Brigittenau: 46-year-old arrested
A man threatened several pedestrians in Brigittenau with a knife on Tuesday evening. Police detained a 46-year-old – he was released on bail pending charges.
Knife attack on pedestrians in Brigittenau
According to meinbezirk.at, a police operation took place in Vienna's Brigittenau district on Tuesday evening at approximately 17:45. On Pasettistraße and Schottenaustraße, a man reportedly threatened several pedestrians with a knife – a motive is currently unknown.
Witnesses and those affected provided police with a detailed description of the perpetrator. Shortly afterwards, officers encountered a 46-year-old on Stromstraße, who was sitting on a park bench and matched the description.
During the subsequent search, police officers found a pocket knife – the man is said to have hidden it in his sock. The 46-year-old was temporarily arrested.
Police made no statements regarding a possible motive or background to the incident. On the orders of the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, the man was subsequently released on bail pending charges.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)