Police operation due to tram fire: suspicious arrested!

Police operation due to tram fire: suspicious arrested!

In Vienna-Penzing, an alarming incident was reported on Friday, which caused excitement and great police presence. Around 1 p.m., heavily armed police forces positioned themselves on Linzer Straße, corner of Gusenleithneergasse after a tram set on line 52 had got an unknown object. The situation was serious, because a major operation of the police was triggered, the scope of which quickly became clear. According to [KURIER] (https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/penzing-linzer-strasse-gusenergasse-polizei-Use-bim-b.

The alarm was initially due to unclear damage on the tram. The police could not confirm whether there were any shots or another object in the game. But the fear was great and many passers -by reported extensive barriers. Police officers were seen in protective equipment in photos while the Wega came with a armored car. It was shown that the tram was definitely hit from the outside, which also escalated the situation.

intensive investigations and searches

On Friday afternoon, apartments were also searched in the area, while witnesses reported loud hugs. As [Meinverkirk] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/penzing/c-lokales/wiener-polphasungen-nach-nach-strassenbahn-bahn-beschnen_a7430123 ( sealed off.

The emergency services not only included the district forces, but also the on -call unit and the special unit EKO Cobra. The Viennese professional fire brigade supported with apartment openings. At around 5 p.m., a suspect, a 36-year-old, could be arrested. He was confessed, but has so far been unable to call a motive for his action. Due to a arrest order from the Vienna public prosecutor, he was taken into custody for attempted murder.

traffic affected

The extensive investigation and police operation led to considerable restrictions in public transport. Line 52 only drove between Westbahnhof and Linzer Straße, Reinlgasse, while additional replacement lines came into play. Linzer Straße was closed between numbers 151 and 214, and all side streets from Hütteldorfer Straße to Linz Gasse were also affected. An end to the disorders was not foreseeable at this time.

The incident raises questions, especially with regard to security in public space. According to the Federal Criminal Police, the developments of crime are serious, and such events show how important the police are important to create clarity as possible and to protect the population. The investigation is still ongoing, and all information is examined in order to obtain final clarity about the background of the incident.