Vienna (Austria) – A crime shakes the Austrian capital, Vienna. Around 18:30. on Monday evening, a 50-year-old man reportedly attacked his 15-year-old daughter in a life-threatening manner on the street – first with his fists, then with a kitchen knife.
A brutal attack at your doorstep
As police reported, the attack took place on a street in the 22nd district of Vienna-Donaustadt and, according to consistent media reports, in the vicinity of the family’s apartment. The alleged perpetrator, an Afghan citizen, was initially said to have hit his daughter in the face several times with his fists. He then took out a kitchen knife and stabbed the girl – apparently with the intent to kill.
The 15-year-old suffered multiple serious stab wounds to the upper body and neck. A brave passerby who heard the screams came to the victim’s aid and was able to prevent the situation from getting worse. Only when he intervened did the Afghan man let go of his daughter.
The victim underwent emergency surgery – his condition is stable
The seriously injured girl was initially released, according to Krone Newspaper He was treated by emergency doctors and rescue services and then flown by helicopter to the General Hospital (AKH). There he had to undergo emergency surgery. According to POLICE His condition is now stable, but is still being treated in hospital. He could not yet be questioned about the background to the crime.
Dad was arrested – motive unclear
The alleged perpetrator was arrested at the scene and the murder knife was recovered. According to information from oe24.at The man is said to have believed that his daughter had “hurt the family honour”. This motive has not been officially confirmed. Police are now investigating attempted murder.
