Knife attack in Vienna leaves several injured and the perpetrators are at large
Several people were injured in Vienna during a series of knife attacks on Thursday night, September 18. The incidents began near a tram station, where unknown assailants reportedly used a knife to stab two men before fleeing the scene.
Authorities found a 39-year-old man with a stab wound to the upper body, and another 38-year-old man with a wound to the thigh. During the investigation, passersby reported another fight in a nearby park, where the victims were sprayed with pepper spray and stabbed.
Two additional victims have been identified in the park. A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the buttocks, while a 27-year-old man was punched and sprayed with pepper spray. Emergency medical services provided first aid to all the injured before transporting them to hospitals.
It is believed that the perpetrators fled on electric scooters in an unknown direction. The Vienna Criminal Police Office has launched a full investigation into the incidents and is actively searching for the suspects.
The police urge anyone with information about the attacks to come forward as the investigation continues. The motive behind the assaults remains unclear, and authorities are examining all evidence.