Attacks on homeless people in Vienna: EUR 10,000 reward for information

2023-08-17 09:08:00

After three knife attacks on homeless people, a reward of 10,000 euros was offered, the police announced on Thursday. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the amount is provided by the “Association of Friends of the Vienna Police”.

Most recently, on the night of August 9th, there was a knife attack on a 55-year-old in Vienna-Josefsstadt. The man succumbed to his injuries last Sunday. On July 12, a 56-year-old man was found stabbed to death on a park bench at Handelskai in Vienna-Brigittenau, and more than a week later a 51-year-old woman in Leopoldstadt was seriously injured by stabs and cuts. However, the woman survived.

The investigation is proceeding swiftly. In addition, the patrol service was made aware of the need to keep a closer eye on known locations where homeless people are, especially at night. One is in close contact with the appropriate care facilities, said Gass.

Caritas distributes whistles

Susanne Peter, Caritas Streetwork team leader, pointed out last week that her employees are trying to educate and sensitize people. “Of course it is an issue among clients and us, the caregivers. I’ve been working in this area for 30 years, and nothing like this has ever happened before.” Markus Hollendohner, head of the homeless assistance department at the Vienna Social Fund (FSW), also made a statement. support homeless people people and educate them to report perceptions of attacks. On Wednesday, Caritas began handing out whistles and pocket alarms. This is to deter potential criminals.