A bloody attack over 310 euros in Reumannplatz and the arrest of 5 Syrians
Vienna police revealed the identities of five suspects following a brutal stabbing incident that occurred on June 16 in the Favoriten area at Reumannplatz. The attack resulted in injuries to three people.
In the details of the incident, two men stabbed their victim with a knife and robbed him of his wallet, causing him serious injuries. When two men tried to intervene and resolve the conflict, they were also stabbed and injured.
Thanks to extensive investigations that included video analysis, the criminal investigation unit in Vienna - Southern branch, was able to identify five suspects aged between 16 and 24, all of whom hold Syrian nationality. Investigations indicate that two of the suspects were the ones who stabbed, while a third attempted to stab as well. The others are suspected of having beaten the victim and pinned him down during the attack.
The police stated that the motive behind the attack is potential financial debts. According to information from the newspaper "Heute", the victim owed 60 euros for drugs, in addition to the price of an electric bike worth 250 euros.
Investigations are still ongoing, and the report has already been referred to the public prosecutor's office in Vienna, which will decide on the next legal steps, such as issuing arrest warrants.