18-year-old arrested after attempted homicide in Mettmach

Investigations and detention

The Ried im Innkreis Public Prosecutor's Office has opened proceedings against the accused on suspicion of attempted manslaughter. The investigations into the course of events and the motive are ongoing. The competent court ordered pre-trial detention.

Mettmach is a small Upper Austrian municipality in the Innviertel, near the German border. The incident has caused a stir in the rural region. Local emergency services were deployed alongside forces from Linz.

Information from the public

According to the current state of the investigation, police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the course of events. No further details about the victim's state of health have been released so far; the authorities ask for understanding as the investigations continue.

Alcohol-fueled violent crimes are a recurring subject of police and judicial measures in Austria. In such cases, police routinely point out the importance of quick emergency calls and the support services available.

The Ried im Innkreis Public Prosecutor's Office announced that, depending on the results of the investigation, further information will be released to the public. A date for a possible main trial has not yet been set.