16-year-old rams guards at Vienna prison entrance, police arrest him
He allegedly tried to punch a justice guard, then was detained and shown to prosecutors.
A 16-year-old allegedly went on a rampage during an entry check at a justice facility in Vienna, leading to his arrest.
Police were called on 5 November 2026 at 10:45 in Vienna after the teenager refused to cooperate with required security checks, including showing identification.
Justizwache officers say he was denied entry because he did not follow instructions. When he was brought out of the building using physical force, the teenager allegedly resisted and tried to strike a justice guard in the face with his fist.
The guard was able to fend off the attack. Officers held the teenager until police, who were alerted, arrived on scene.
The 16-year-old, who is described as already known to authorities due to multiple criminal offences, was taken into custody. After questioning, the case was submitted to the Vienna public prosecutor, with the suspect released on bail pending further steps.
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Source:
Austria Vienna Police