The handcuffs of a 36-year-old Romanian clicked on Sunday evening. Out of jealousy, the man allegedly injured his girlfriend of the same age with punches and threatened her with a knife.
A 36-year-old woman desperately sought help at a police station in Vienna-Hernals on Sunday evening. Shortly before, her boyfriend of the same age allegedly injured her with several punches and threatened to kill her with a knife, she said angrily. A short time later, the 36-year-old suspect also appeared at the police station. The two were separately questioned by officers about the incident.
Jealous of roommates
According to the 36-year-old, the argument arose because the Romanian was jealous of his 32-year-old roommate. During the course of the argument, fistfights broke out and he allegedly threatened to kill them both.
During interrogation, the 36-year-old allegedly stated that he wanted to kill them both. He was then temporarily arrested on suspicion of making dangerous threats.
As a result, an entry and approach ban and a temporary weapons ban were issued against the suspect.
Help with violence
The Vienna police is the point of contact for people who observe violence or are victims of violence themselves. The police emergency number can be reached at all times on 133.
Further contacts:
- Helpline for women: 0800 222 555
- Intervention center/violence protection center in Vienna: 0800 700 217
- Victim emergency call: 0800 112 112
- Emergency call from the Association of Vienna Women’s Shelters: 05 77 22
Source: Krone
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