After around a year

Vienna: 19-year-old frees herself from internet stalker

A 19-year-old woman has allegedly been terrorized by her former internet acquaintance for a year now. The man (25) is said to have contacted the woman almost daily via phone calls and text messages and even threatened her with massive violence! The victim finally put an end to the horror by calling the police ...

It was only on Sunday that the woman finally contacted the Vienna police. Officers were finally able to listen in on a phone call between the 19-year-old and her alleged stalker, during which the 25-year-old threatened her with massive violence. 

After a meeting with the man had been arranged, he was arrested by the police. In addition, he was banned from entering and approaching the house and a temporary weapons ban was issued.

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 reached 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 number of the Association of Viennese Women's Shelters: 05 77 22

During questioning, the 25-year-old confessed, but qualified the accusations - he was charged at large.