Punches, kicks

Two cases of violence against women in Vienna

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There were two cases of domestic violence against women in Vienna on Monday. In Donaustadt, a woman (24) was threatened with a knife after she had been beaten and humiliated by her partner (23) for some time. In an apartment in Favoriten, officers found a 60-year-old woman with several injuries for which her husband was said to be responsible.

The Vienna police officers were called to an apartment in Donaustadt at 3.40 pm after the 24-year-old was threatened with a knife by her boyfriend (23). He had previously pulled her hair and hit her. After the victim called the police, the suspect fled.

Suspect reported at large
A short time later, however, he was apprehended and arrested by the officers. The woman is said to have been beaten several times in the past by her partner. He was banned from entering and approaching the house and a temporary weapons ban was issued. He was also charged and released.

You can find help here:

The Vienna police are the point of contact for people who perceive violence or are themselves victims of violence.

• Police emergency number around the clock: 133
• Women's helpline: 0800 222 555
• Violence protection center: 0800 700 217
• Emergency call for victims: 0800 112 112
• Emergency call of the Association of Viennese Women's Shelters: 05 77 22

Husband attacked wife
A similar case of domestic violence took place at around 9 pm in an apartment in Favoriten. When a heated argument between a married couple escalated, the man (54) suddenly attacked the 60-year-old woman and injured her wrist, shin, neck and stomach. When the officers arrived, the suspect attacked a police officer on the shin. He hit another in the face with his forearm. He was provisionally arrested. The officers also issued an entry and approach ban and a temporary weapons ban.