Glass throwing and Hitler greeting: Eklat in downtown Vienna in the late evening!

Glass throwing and Hitler greeting: Eklat in downtown Vienna in the late evening!

Spiegelgasse, 1010 Wien, Österreich - An incident that caused excitement in the downtown Vienna occurred on June 7, 2025 in Spiegelgasse. A 50-year-old Austrian was heavily drunk and not only showed the Hitler salute in front of guests of a nearby restaurant, but also threw a glass for an employee. According to an alcohol, the man had almost two per thousand in his blood when the police were alerted around 1 a.m. The officials of the city police command inner city temporarily arrested the man on site and he is now suspicious of attempted bodily harm and a violation of the prohibition law. He is currently in police custody, such as 5min.at reports.

Such an incident makes a highlight of the problem of alcohol abuse in connection with violent behavior. The Federal Office of Health emphasizes that around half of all violent offenses in public space are alcohol -associated. Violence in nightlife is particularly common, with a high proportion of male perpetrators between 19 and 34 years. On weekends, these acts of violence often gain a worrying dimension, which underlines the need for close cooperation between prevention actors and the police. The [side of the BAG] (https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/gesund-leben/sucht-und-gesundheit/ alcohol/social-folgalt.html) also shows that problematic drinking behavior can lead to physical and mental health damage. So not only the perpetrators are affected here, but also the victims and in many cases a connection between alcohol and violence is established.

previous incidents and aggression

The current incident is not the first of its kind last year. As early as December 8, 2024, a 31-year-old man in Vienna-Donaustadt was reported after showing the Hitler salute when he was denied access to an indoor playground because he had brought food and drink. He also acted aggressively, spat on the security personnel and was finally reported for attempted property damage and according to the prohibition law. The case throws another light on the problematic behaviors that some people show under the influence of alcohol, such as [vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/31-jahriger-nach-zeigen-von-hitlergrus-in-donaustadt-angis.

alcohol consumption can not only lead to aggression, but also increases existing problems that can result from a certain frustration or a personal crisis. Statistics show that young people and young adults in particular often affect aggression, be it by alcoholized strangers or well -known people. This means that many have to feel uncertain in their surroundings and have to worry about their security.

The incidents in Vienna make it clear that alcohol abuse and associated aggressive behavior represent a serious social challenge. The increase in public conflicts is alarming and many demand increased prevention to contain the social consequences of alcohol abuse. Ultimately, our potentially dignified coexistence is also in the hands of each individual so as not to lose control of his behavior.