Woman (25) in hospital

Man pulls out knife in front of girlfriend – police operation

Shortly before midnight on Wednesday in Vienna-Liesing, a loud argument broke out between a man (46) and his 25-year-old girlfriend. A passer-by called the police, then the 46-year-old suddenly pulled out a knife. 

Because the couple's argument escalated to such an extent, a passer-by decided to call the police on Wednesday night. In the course of the argument, the 46-year-old is said to have pulled out a knife and threatened her with it. 

Friend (46) was arrested
When the officers arrived at the scene, the situation between the couple calmed down. The man was provisionally arrested on suspicion of making a dangerous threat. He is not allowed to approach his partner or her home. He was also banned from carrying weapons.

Get help!

The Vienna police are the point of contact for people who perceive violence or are themselves victims of violence. The police emergency number 133 can be reached at any time. The crime prevention department of the Vienna State Office of Criminal Investigation also offers personal advice on the hotline [phone]

Further contacts:

• Women's helpline: 0800 222 555
• Vienna Intervention Center/Violence Protection Center: 0800 700 217
• Emergency call for victims: 0800 112 112
• Emergency call of the Association of Vienna Women's Shelters: 05 77 22

The woman was slightly injured in the incident and had to be taken to hospital by the professional ambulance service.