21-year-old arrested after sexual assault on 16-year-old in Vienna

On the way to the 16-year-old's home address, the man drove to a secluded area, according to the findings. There he allegedly assaulted the teenager. He then brought her to her home address.

The 21-year-old was interrogated after his arrest. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the man to be taken into pretrial custody. According to APA reports, the 21-year-old had already been the subject of a relevant complaint from another federal state.

Arrest and interrogation

The 16-year-old filed a complaint after the incidents. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office took over the investigation. A police spokesperson confirmed that the suspect was interrogated in a separate hearing.

Investigations are ongoing at Schwedenplatz and along the route to Finsterbuschstraße, as well as in the surrounding areas of Donaustadt. Police are reviewing the exact sequence of events and securing evidence.

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting the criminal proceedings on charges of a serious sexual offence. Authorities will inform the public about any further measures and a possible indictment in due course. APA was the first to report on the case.

Police appeal for witnesses

Police are calling on witnesses who observed anything suspicious in the area of Schwedenplatz or along Finsterbuschstraße during the night leading into Monday to contact the Vienna State Criminal Police Office.

The case is also being discussed against the backdrop that, according to investigators, the accused is a 21-year-old Syrian national. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office emphasizes that the investigation is being conducted independently of origin and status.

Victim protection and further investigations

The 16-year-old is receiving psychological support, according to authorities. Victim protection services have been brought in to support the teenager and her family.