Young Syrian man confesses

Knife drawn during argument: perpetrator only 12 years old

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Wild scenes took place at the beginning of November at the train station in the Tyrolean silver town of Schwaz. During an argument, a local man (17) was injured with a knife. The police have now been able to track down the perpetrator. Explosive: He is only twelve years old.

The incident took place on November 1st, as reported by the "Krone" newspaper. On the S-Bahn train from Jenbach to Schwaz, the 17-year-old local boy and his initially unknown opponent got into an argument. The verbal argument was followed by a physical altercation at the station in Schwaz. 

A report will be submitted to the public prosecutor's office in Innsbruck.

Ein Sprecher der Polizei

17-year-old "only" slightly injured
The unidentified man pulled out a knife and stabbed the 17-year-old several times - including in the thigh area. Luckily, the teenager was only slightly injured. He went to Schwaz hospital on his own.

Boy confesses
The police have now been able to track down the unidentified man. Particularly explosive: he is only twelve years old and comes from Syria. "The minor confessed. A report will be submitted to the public prosecutor's office in Innsbruck."