Suspect drunk

Threat with an axe on the street in Vienna

Symbolic image(Bild: Christof Birbaumer, LPD Wien, krone.at-Grafik)

Another dangerous threat with an axe has been made in Vienna. On Monday evening, a man (58) walked through Leopoldstadt with it and terrified several passers-by.

In the middle of Engerthstraße, the suspect marched through the streets with the axe at around 8pm and threatened to kill several passers-by.

Reported at large
They immediately alerted the police. A short time later, the 58-year-old was arrested in his own home. The axe was also seized. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol level of 2.3 per mille.

During questioning, the man stated that he could not remember anything. He was then charged and released.