Attempted Murder in Kufstein: 41-Year-Old Allegedly Stabbed Partner in the Face with a Fork

The woman suffered serious injuries from the attack. After initial treatment, the Romanian woman was admitted to the Innsbruck clinic. The hospital confirmed on Wednesday that she was in critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit.

Investigations and Arrest

Police arrested the 41-year-old in the apartment on the same day. "The man, also a Romanian, was arrested in the apartment on the same day," the police report states. On Tuesday, July 14, he was transferred to Innsbruck Correctional Facility on the order of the Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office.

The public prosecutor's office is conducting proceedings on suspicion of attempted murder. "There is a suspicion of attempted murder," police described. It was also confirmed to APA: "He is being investigated for attempted murder." Victim and accused are both Romanian citizens and were in a relationship.

Suspicion of Attempted Murder

Investigations are ongoing to clarify the exact sequence of events. "Further police investigations were ongoing," police said on Wednesday. No further details have been given about the motive and the prior history of the relationship either.

During the commission of the crime, a 41-year-old Romanian is said to have stabbed a fork into the face of his 38-year-old countrywoman during the altercation, as stated in the police account. This constitutes an unusual but serious attack with an everyday object that, according to police, resulted in life-threatening injuries.

Medical Care for the Injured Woman

Initial treatment of the injuries was carried out at the scene by emergency services before the woman was taken by ambulance to the Innsbruck clinic. The investigators provided no more specific information regarding the nature of the individual injuries to the facial area.

Innsbruck Correctional Facility confirmed the admission of the 41-year-old on July 14. Nothing has yet been known about any statement made by the accused regarding the charge. The Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office also initially made no statement regarding the status of the investigation.

Further Proceedings

Police announced that they would continue investigating the exact sequence of events. "The investigations into the exact sequence of events are ongoing," it was stated. Whether and when charges will be filed is currently still open.