An attempted rape took place at the bus station in Vienna-Wieden on Saturday. Witnesses who arrived on the scene were able to save the 23-year-old victim and prevent worse.
Around 11 a.m., a 37-year-old allegedly sat down next to a 23-year-old woman at the station near the main station on the Wiedner Belt and tried to engage her in conversation.
The woman screamed loudly for help
After a brief one-sided conversation, the 37-year-old Syrian allegedly grabbed the 23-year-old by the arms and tried to hug and kiss her. Despite loud screams from the woman and a witness, the man allegedly pushed her to the ground, sat on her and touched her body. The 23-year-old fought back with violence against the man and two witnesses also came to the woman’s aid, after which the suspect abandoned his plan after a while and simply walked away. The police were alerted.
Temporary arrest
Emergency services from the Vienna Professional Rescue Service arrived on the scene and the 23-year-old was released into home care after a short period of care. During the search, the suspect was arrested not far from the crime scene and temporarily detained.
He confessed to the actions, but denied the intention to commit rape. He was taken to prison on the orders of the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Source: Krone
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