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Knife attack in Lower Austria: Woman (35) stabbed a man

On Sunday evening, a 35-year-old woman allegedly stabbed a man with a knife in St. Pölten. According to the police, the victim is out of danger.

The suspect is believed to have attacked the 42-year-old man with a knife in the street. The victim suffered abdominal injuries and was operated on in hospital. However, his life is not in danger, police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner confirmed on Monday. The 35-year-old was arrested. She was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the knife attack.

Investigations underway
The cause of the incident is still unknown. The police did not give any further details. The investigation is ongoing.