Vienna police arrest 22-year-old after dangerous threats and attack
A police officer was injured during the arrest, and a restraining order was issued.
A 22-year-old man is in custody in Vienna after allegedly threatening his 47-year-old mother multiple times and attacking police when officers arrived at her home in Neubau.
The incident happened on 15 October 2026 at around 12:30 in 1070 Vienna. The woman called the police, and when officers from the Josefstadt City Police Command entered the scene, the suspect reportedly acted uncooperatively and aggressively.
Police said the man attacked the officers with blows and kicks. During the arrest, a policewoman was injured on the hand and could not continue her duty.
The man was temporarily arrested with significant physical force. He faces reports for dangerous threats, severe bodily injury, attempted severe bodily injury, and resistance against state authority.
Additional allegations include aggressive conduct, insult and causing undue noise. Police also ordered a ban on entering and approaching the victim, and issued a temporary weapons ban.
The case is ongoing, with the 22-year-old currently held following the arrest.
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Source:
Austria Vienna Police