On the same evening

Two women sexually assaulted by strangers

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(Bild: P. Huber)

Two cases of sexual violence occurred in Vienna on Wednesday evening. It is said to be one and the same suspect who followed the women into the stairwell and sexually assaulted them.

The first crime took place in Radetzkystraße in the 3rd district at around 10 pm. The alleged perpetrator is said to have followed a woman into the stairwell, grabbed her face without saying a word and then touched her on the chest and waist. Fortunately, the woman managed to escape.

Second woman pushed to the ground
Just half an hour later, the same suspect turned up in Hedwiggasse (2nd district) and pursued another woman to the stairwell. Here, too, he simply grabbed the victim's face. He pushed her to the ground and tried to pull down her underpants.

Description of the perpetrator

• approx. 40 years old
• southern appearance
• approx. 170 - 180 cm tall
• medium build
• green or greenish T-shirt, beige short trousers
• should have been unshaven

Suspect on the run
However, the victim was also able to free himself and escape. Since then, there has been no trace of the suspect. The manhunt for the unknown man is in full swing.

Any useful information (including anonymous information) should be sent to the Vienna Criminal Investigation Department on 01-31310 ext. 33800.