15-Year-Old Injures Two Police Officers in Moped Getaway in Steyr

Attack on the Officers

The police subsequently launched a manhunt. The 15-year-old, who is said to have hidden his moped in the woods in the meantime, initially continued his flight on foot.

Near Leharstraße in Steyr, the teenager was finally caught by police and taken into temporary custody. The officers subsequently brought him to a police holding facility, where he was questioned regarding the allegations.

Arrest on Leharstraße

According to the current state of the investigation, the allegations are directed at a 15-year-old from the Steyr-Land district. The public prosecutor's office and the Upper Austrian State Police Directorate are reviewing the individual offenses.

According to the Upper Austrian State Police Directorate, the teenager will be reported on multiple counts. "Der Jugendliche wird mehrfach angezeigt", the authority stated in an initial statement on the matter.

Multiple Reports

The focus of the charges centers on several offenses: driving without valid license plates, fleeing from police, running several red lights, and inflicting bodily harm on police officers. Whether additional offenses — such as a violent attack on law enforcement officers — will also be reported is currently under review.

The injuries sustained by the two police officers received medical treatment. The police initially provided no further details regarding the severity of the injuries or the officers' condition.

According to current findings, there was no collision with uninvolved road users during the moped ride through the city area. Damage to third-party vehicles is likewise not known at this time.

The getaway moped, which the teenager had hidden in the woods, was secured by police. Investigators are examining whether the vehicle was even registered and roadworthy, and whether it belonged to him or was someone else's.

Secured Moped

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, 15 June 2026. It thus fell during a phase in which the Upper Austrian police are paying increased attention to traffic safety in the Steyr city area.

The police deployed several patrols in the Steyr city area, including undercover units and uniformed officers. The operation was coordinated by the Upper Austrian State Police Directorate.

According to police, the teenager put up no significant resistance when apprehended. Once the initial questioning was completed, he was released or handed over to his legal guardians, provided the legal requirements for doing so were met.

Legal Consequences

According to police, the case will be pursued rigorously. In addition to criminal consequences, the 15-year-old also faces driver's license-related and administrative legal repercussions, as mopeds in Austria require a minimum age and a valid driving license.

Moped riders under 16 in Austria generally must complete moped training and comply with the applicable traffic regulations. Riding without license plates and fleeing from police constitute both administrative offenses and criminal acts in multiple respects.

Police used the occasion to reiterate that stop signals from officers must be followed without exception. Fleeing significantly aggravates the legal consequences and can be life-threatening both for those involved and for uninvolved parties.

The final assessment of the matter now awaits the investigation by the Upper Austrian State Police Directorate and the decisions of the competent public prosecutor's office. Police intend to release further information in the course of the investigation.