Although RAF Camora had already drawn crowds to the festival stage on the first night of the 40th Danube Island Festival, the Vienna police are looking forward to a positive result: Due to the intensive measures, there were no crowds during the three days of the event.
120,000 people stormed the stage on the first day of this year’s Danube Island Festival to cheer on RAF Camora. And that despite the changeable weather. While the guests had to complain about rain on the first day, it was warm on Saturday and Sunday.
800 police officers on duty
Due to the high number of visitors, the risk of various criminal offenses also increases. In total, 800 police officers were present every day to ensure that the festival ran smoothly. The officers were in both civilian clothes and uniform. “The objectives of the mission have been successfully carried out,” the Viennese police announced.
After incidents in the previous year, particularly intensive measures were taken against sexual harassment this year. This operational planning is also reflected in this year’s balance sheet: in the three days, despite the many visitors, only 16 arrests were made. A total of six persons were arrested for criminal offences, one person for offenses against aliens law and nine persons for criminal offenses under administrative law.
According to the Vienna State Police Headquarters, there were also reports of several violations of administrative law, including violations of morality and aggressive behavior towards the officers.
Viennese woman raped by a friend
However, the 40th Danube Island Festival was overshadowed by a tragic incident: a Viennese woman was allegedly raped during the festival. According to the first information, it is about a known person. The investigations are already underway.
Source: Krone
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