Knife attack in Vienna's Favoriten leaves two men critically injured
On 30 May, a violent knife incident occurred in Vienna's Favoriten district. Police say a 20‑year‑old Austrian attacked another man with a knife, seriously wounding the victim. The suspect was arrested after officers recovered several folding knives and a small amount of drugs.
In a related assault at Viktor‑Adler‑Platz, a 26‑year‑old Indian man is alleged to have stabbed two men, one in the back and another with a deep abdominal wound, leaving both in life‑threatening condition. The attacker fled the scene and remains at large; police have released his photo and are urging the public to provide information. Investigations are ongoing.