Police in Vienna arrested a 45-year-old man after a domestic dispute that allegedly escalated into violence, repeated death threats, and a knife chase. The incident took place on 14 November 2026 at about 05:30 in the 23rd district. During the dispute, the man allegedly attacked his wife with fist strikes and kicks and repeatedly threatened to kill her. After the woman managed to flee the apartment, the man allegedly took a kitchen knife and followed her as far as the street. Officers from the Liesing City Police Command responded to the call and stopped the suspect shortly afterwards. The victim suffered minor injuries to the head area but refused treatment by a rescue service. Authorities said the man was found to be intoxicated, with a reading of 1.6 per mille. A restraining and approach ban and a temporary weapons ban were issued. The suspect was reported on suspicion of multiple counts of dangerous threats and attempted intentionally causing serious bodily harm. By order of the Vienna public prosecutor’s office, the accused was taken to a prison facility. Legal status: the 45-year-old is in custody while the case is handled by prosecutors, with the investigation continuing.