Not legally binding

Five years in prison for violence against partner

In court, the 27-year-old from Damascus only confessed to a minor extent(Bild: Wenzel Markus)

A 27-year-old Syrian from Bad Schallerbach had to answer for a number of violent offenses at the regional court in Wels on Wednesday. He denied almost all the accusations and tried to portray his partner as mentally unstable. But that failed - five years in prison, not legally binding.

Multiple rape, grievous bodily harm, grievous coercion and continued violence against his partner: a 27-year-old Syrian from Bad Schallerbach had to answer to the Wels court on Wednesday for all of these charges.

Defense failed
The accused denied almost everything: his partner, whom he described as mentally unstable, had first cheated on him and then announced that she would send him to the "harbor" when he threatened to tell her family and friends about the breach of trust.

Not very convincing
According to the 27-year-old, he had never harmed her or their son. This did not convince the judge and lay assessors: five years in prison and 1,800 euros for the partner. The verdict is not yet final.