Man seriously injured

Operation in Vienna: Man hits his head on the ground

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After several Austro-Turks took over Reumannplatz on Sunday evening, the Vienna police announced on Monday that there had also been an incident on Keplerplatz. A 41-year-old man was discovered lying on the ground with a bleeding head wound. A search is now underway for the perpetrator.

Reumannplatz has already hit the headlines several times. Numerous fans gathered on Sunday evening to cheer on the soccer club Galatasaray Istanbul, who were crowned Turkish champions for the 24th time. But there were also riots at Keplerplatz at around 10 p.m. - the police also had to be deployed there.

First aid measures initiated immediately
The police were alerted because a 41-year-old man was lying on the ground with a bleeding head wound in the area of Keplerplatz. When they arrived at the scene, helpers were already on site and had already administered first aid. The injured man was immediately taken to hospital.

The police were alerted to the incident on Keplerplatz (symbolic image).

(Bild: APA/Herbert P. Oczeret (Symbolbild))

Suspect was wearing a cap with a "Gucci" sign
Passers-by saw an unknown man punch the victim in the face with his fist. The 41-year-old then allegedly fell to the ground and hit his head on the asphalt. According to the police, the suspect was rather short and had curly hair. At the time of the crime, he is also said to have been wearing a cap with a "Gucci" sign. The search for the man has so far been unsuccessful.