Investigation underway

Woman stabbed to death: Ex-husband has now been caught

The suspect was injured when he was arrested. He had to be taken to hospital.(Bild: Judt Reinhard)

A woman (33) was found with several stab wounds in her neck on Thursday evening in Breitenbrunn (Burgenland). Her ex-husband is considered the suspect. He fled after the attack and left behind a farewell letter. The police have now been able to catch him. He is being investigated for attempted murder. 

The 41-year-old man from Hungary was arrested on Friday morning. He was apprehended in his apartment, the police confirmed. The suspect was injured when he was arrested. The exact cause is still unclear. He was taken to hospital.

The ex-husband was apprehended by the police on Friday. He is considered a suspect.(Bild: Judt Reinhard)

The suspect was injured when he was arrested. He had to be taken to hospital.(Bild: Judt Reinhard)

The attack took place in Breitenbrunn. The man was arrested in his apartment there.(Bild: Christian Schulter)

Previously wrote a farewell letter
The ex-husband is said to have stabbed the 33-year-old woman in the neck with a knife. A passer-by became aware of the attack and the suspected perpetrator fled. The man had previously left a suicide note. He is now being investigated for attempted murder. 

The victim had to be flown to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday evening. According to the latest information, her life is not in danger. 

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