Woman narrowly survived

Knife attack at law firm: 53-year-old man confesses

There had already been an argument between the suspect and his victim in the courtyard of the building.

(Bild: Stefan Steinkogler)

The 53-year-old man who allegedly stabbed a 56-year-old woman ten times in front of a law firm in Vienna-Landstraße on Monday has now been questioned by the police - and has confessed. His motive: the victim wanted money and didn't get it ... 

As the "Krone" learned, the 53-year-old, who is under guardianship, had gone to the law firm because he needed money. When he didn't get it, they later got into an argument that escalated into a bloody fight. 

Victim fled into the stairwell
The suspect had already attacked his victim on Monday afternoon in the courtyard in front of his lawyer's office after the argument, he punched the 56-year-old law firm employee, whereupon the woman fled into the stairwell. However, the suspect followed her and pulled out a pocket knife. He then stabbed his victim ten times. The woman suffered life-threatening injuries.

Nevertheless, the victim was able to escape to the office, where a colleague alerted the police. The Vienna Professional Rescue Service provided the woman with emergency medical care and took her to hospital. The 56-year-old woman is now in a stable condition again.

The prime suspect fled after the crime and was arrested a few hours later near his home. He is to be transferred to a prison later today.