Three teenagers attack couple in Vienna's Kurpark Oberlaa – 53-year-old seriously injured

The 53-year-old man was knocked to the ground and injured there by multiple kicks. He suffered serious injuries, including bruises and suspected concussion.

Injuries and medical care

The 53-year-old received emergency medical treatment from the rescue services and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. After initial treatment by the rescue services, he was admitted to a hospital.

Police were able to arrest the trio using a tracked mobile phone, according to available information. The stolen phone was located via an app.

Investigations and reports

On the orders of the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspects – two 15-year-olds and one 17-year-old – were reported at large on suspicion of, among other things, grievous bodily harm, property damage, and theft.

One of the 15-year-olds was reported to hold Austrian citizenship; for the other two suspects, citizenship was initially unclear. Investigations into this are ongoing.

According to reports, the suspects first insulted the couple and then physically attacked them. Heated scenes played out in Kurpark Oberlaa.

Citizenship of the suspects

The investigation is being conducted by the City Police Command Favoriten. The exact sequence of events and the background are still the subject of ongoing inquiries.

The couple received medical care after the attack. Beyond the destruction of her glasses, no further details were initially available regarding the wife's condition.

Vienna Police have announced an increased presence in the Kurpark area following the incident. Authorities classify the incident as a serious violent offense in a public space.

The case once again raises questions about safety in Vienna's parks. Only recently, there had been further, in some cases serious, violent incidents in Vienna-Favoriten that are being discussed across the city.

Outlook and legal consequences

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is now examining whether the suspects will be taken into pre-trial detention or whether proceedings will continue at large. A decision on this had not yet been made at the time of the report.

One of the 15-year-olds was reported to hold Austrian citizenship. For the other two suspects, citizenship was initially unclear. The authorities are dealing with this.

The couple was apparently walking through the park on foot on Friday evening when the youths on e-scooters circled the pair. The exact circumstances of the insults remain unclear.

Witness statements and confession

Several passersby and local residents are said to have witnessed the incident. Their statements are now being evaluated by police in order to reconstruct the course of events as precisely as possible.

According to police, the suspects confessed to stealing the couple's mobile phone. This theft is one of the charges in addition to grievous bodily harm.