Man committed

Knife attack in asylum center in Lower Austria: 14 years in prison

The verdict was reached on Tuesday at the regional court in Wiener Neustadt.

(Bild: P. Huber)

After a knife attack in the initial reception center East in Traiskirchen (district of Baden) in February, a man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday. According to the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt, he was also committed to a forensic therapy center.

A 24-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack on February 19. The bloody attack was committed shortly before 7.30 pm. The Moroccan man now charged with attempted murder is said to have injured the victim from Libya several times with a sharp knife, probably after an argument.

Victim suffered life-threatening injuries
The 22-year-old was arrested in the Traiskirchen area after a short escape. The victim was hit on the upper body and neck and suffered life-threatening injuries. The 24-year-old received intensive medical treatment in hospital.

Multiple mental illnesses
The accused is said to have acted under the influence of a combined personality disorder as well as a mental disorder and a behavioral disorder. The placement was pronounced in accordance with Section 21 Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code. The trial began on August 27 and a verdict was reached on the second day of the trial on Tuesday.