Both men injured

Violence against partners: Two women arrested in Vienna

Two arrests and charges were made in Vienna on Monday: In Döbling, a woman (29) allegedly injured her boyfriend with a folding knife after he allegedly hit her head with his fist. In Josefstadt, a 49-year-old woman allegedly injured the back of her partner's head after drinking over three alcoholic drinks.

The first emergency call was received by the police in Josefstadt at around 5pm. A 49-year-old woman is said to have injured her partner on the back of the head. The 68-year-old victim then left the apartment to wait for the officers outside the building. The woman was quickly banned from entering and approaching by the police. She was also asked to accompany the officers to the nearest police station. 

Woman had over three per mille in her system
However, the suspect failed in her subsequent attempt to flee and was provisionally arrested. The woman was also given a breathalyzer test, which revealed a whopping 3.16 per mille! 

Discovered with a torn T-shirt
Less than two hours later, the next operation took place in Döbling: officers discovered a woman with a torn T-shirt and injuries to her face. When asked about the incident, the 29-year-old stated that her boyfriend had allegedly hit her several times in the head with his fist during an argument in the apartment. In order to defend herself, she then allegedly injured him in the neck area with a folding knife.

Get help!

The Vienna police are the point of contact for people who perceive violence or are themselves victims of violence. The police emergency number 133 can be called at any time. The crime prevention department of the Vienna State Office of Criminal Investigation also offers personal advice on the hotline [phone]

Further contacts:

• Women's helpline: 0800 222 555
• Vienna Intervention Center/Violence Protection Center: 0800 700 217
• Emergency call for victims: 0800 112 112
• Emergency call of the Association of Vienna Women's Shelters: 05 77 22

Man had injuries in the neck area
The murder weapon was found in the apartment and provisionally seized. The 33-year-old boyfriend was stopped by the police near a petrol station. He had minor injuries to his neck.

The woman was provisionally arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and released on the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office. The man was also charged on suspicion of assault.