In asylum home near Graz

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An argument between two asylum seekers in Feldkirchen near Graz came to a bloody end on Friday evening: an 18-year-old Afghan stabbed a 19-year-old compatriot with a knife. The young man had to be operated on in Graz Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

According to the police, it is still unclear what the argument between two Afghans (18 and 19 years old) in an asylum shelter was about. In any case, the argument ended dramatically: the 18-year-old stabbed his compatriot several times in the upper body. 

Knife attacker in custody
The 19-year-old was taken to Graz Regional Hospital with serious injuries and had to undergo surgery. The 18-year-old suffered injuries to his face and scratches to his arm during the fight. According to the police, he allowed himself to be arrested without resistance and was taken to Graz-Jakomini prison.