Cries for help on the street

Women in Vienna threatened with a knife after visiting a bar

During his escape, the suspect is said to have disposed of the razor in the bottle bank.(Bild: LPD Wien)

There were loud cries for help on the street in Vienna's city center in the early hours of Sunday morning: Two young women (21 and 24 years old) had left a bar, after which a 28-year-old man allegedly threatened them with a razor. 

The man is said to have pulled out the razor in front of the bar on Franz-Josefs-Kai and demanded cash. By shouting loudly for help, the women were able to draw attention to themselves and scare the 28-year-old man away.

Weapon discovered in bottle bank
However, officers were soon able to catch and arrest the man from Syria. The knife was discovered in a bottle bank. 

Only wanted to reclaim money
During questioning, the 28-year-old stated that he had invited the women to a bar and then wanted the money he had allegedly paid back. According to his own statements, he only had the knife with him for self-defense. 

The man was reported to the police.