Husband in Vienna-Ottakring allegedly threatened to kill wife with an axe

The Vienna police confirmed the operation. Following the arrest, the suspect was taken into police custody. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office will decide on further proceedings.

Investigations and Background

The exact background to the crime is still the subject of investigations. Based on the current state of knowledge, it is an offense in the area of domestic violence.

The City of Vienna and specialized victim protection organizations point to a broad range of counseling and support services in such cases. Those affected and witnesses can contact the police around the clock on the emergency number 133.

The Crime Prevention unit of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office offers personal consultations on the number 0800 216346. The Victim Emergency Hotline can be reached on 0800 112 112.

Support Services for Those Affected

The emergency hotline of the Association of Viennese Women's Shelters can be reached on 05 77 22. Further support services are available from WEISSER RING on 050 50 16, the Women's Helpline on 0800 222 555, and the Violence Protection Center on 0800 700 217.

The Autonomous Austrian Women's Shelters are also available as a point of contact for those affected. The consultations are generally free of charge and confidential.

The Vienna State Police Directorate emphasizes that information from the circle of those affected can be crucial for preventing further violence. Neighbors and relatives are also encouraged to report suspicious situations.

Prevention and Information from the Circle of Those Affected

According to prevention agencies, the case once again highlights the importance of early support services and low-threshold counseling in acute conflict situations.

The Vienna police are conducting the investigations and aim to follow up on the incident with the involvement of the responsible public prosecutor's office. Further details on the proceedings were initially not known.