Reported

Punched in the face with a fist after an argument

In front of a bar in Neu-Feffernitz near Feistritz/Drau, two patrons, a 41-year-old from Spittal and a 55-year-old from Villach, had an argument that ended in bodily harm.

According to witnesses, the younger man hit the older man several times in the face with his fist. The 41-year-old then left the scene, but was stopped shortly afterwards by the police patrols nearby.

The 55-year-old was taken by the ambulance service to Villach Regional Hospital with undetermined facial injuries.

The 41-year-old man from Spittal was taken to Feistritz/Drau police station for questioning. He was charged with assault.