Argument with girlfriend

18-year-old hits police officer in the face with his fist

During an argument with his girlfriend (19), an 18-year-old went berserk in a hostel for young adults in Vienna's Ottakring district. The man was initially aggressive towards the intervening officers before he even punched a police officer in the face with his fist.

An argument broke out between the couple on Wednesday morning. In the course of the argument, the 18-year-old knocked over a box in his girlfriend's room, breaking several glasses and objects.

When the officers confronted the young man, he became increasingly agitated and aggressive. The 18-year-old also had a knife in his waistband, but he did not draw it. Instead, he lashed out and hit a police officer in the face with his fist.

Reported at large
The 18-year-old was arrested for resisting arrest. Two police officers were injured during the arrest. The young man was released.