Relationship drama in Brigittenau: man arrested for violence!

Relationship drama in Brigittenau: man arrested for violence!

On Monday evening, June 25, 2025, the Vienna police were called for a home dispute in the Brigittenau at 5:20 p.m. In a residential building on the Tabor, a 41-year-old man was arrested, who is suspected of violating his 37-year-old partner. According to the initial surveys by the police, he is accused of kicking the woman against his stomach and having hit her against the back of the head. Both people come from Serbia, which resulted in the arrest and the subsequent ban on entering and rapprochement for the man, as the Kurier reported.

It is particularly explosive that the 37-year-old already had a arrest order from the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor. This arrangement is related to an investigation into another incident, namely a break -in in Lower Austria. After treatment in the hospital, she was brought to a judiciary, while the police continue the further surveys for the current incident.

domestic violence in focus

domestic violence is a serious problem that is viewed not only in Vienna, but nationwide. In 2021, the Viennese police spoke over 4,000 bans and rapprochement bans against violent persons. Over 3,500 endangers were rejected. Most of the victims of these acts of violence are women, children and the elderly, and often violence is done in the familiar environment. It is terrifying that many perpetrators themselves are victims of violence and have learned behavior patterns, informs the .

In order to offer protection and support, various measures have already been launched. The police can issue bans and rapprochement for two weeks to protect the endangered person. This includes the ban on entering the person's apartment and a radius of 100 meters. The disregard of these bans can be continued with fines of up to 2,500 euros. In addition, sacrificing offers such as violent protection centers and counseling centers can be used that help with coping with such situations.

The first Violence Protection Act came into force in 1997. It enables the police to point out the common living space for up to two weeks. In addition, preliminary orders can be requested that offer additional protection. From January 1, 2020, an approximation ban was also introduced, which enables those affected to keep a clear distance from their perpetrators, confirms the Federal Minister for women and Equality .

The current situation in Vienna-Brigittenau once again makes it clear that domestic violence is a central social problem that must be decidedly opposed. According to the surveys, the current incident will be further examined to ensure that both the legal measures are observed and the necessary support for those affected is provided.