Knife attack in Upper Austria: Woman suffered life-threatening injuries
A woman was seriously injured in a knife attack in Mettmach, in the Ried im Innkreis district of Upper Austria. Her partner was arrested shortly after the incident and is suspected of carrying out the attack.
According to information reported by *OÖN*, the incident happened on Friday. A man allegedly attacked his partner with a knife, leaving her with multiple stab wounds. The exact circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear.
The woman was reportedly found unconscious after the attack and was taken to the hospital in Ried im Innkreis for treatment. Initial information indicated that her injuries were life-threatening.
Police confirmed to *OÖN* that officers responded to an incident in which a knife was involved. The suspected attacker, who is believed to be the woman's partner, was arrested directly after the assault.
The suspect is expected to be questioned by police during Saturday. Investigators are now working to establish exactly what happened before the stabbing and what led to the violent confrontation.
Authorities have not yet revealed a possible motive. The investigation into the knife attack in Mettmach is ongoing, while the condition of the injured woman remains a key concern.