Austrian media has reported that an Afghan man in Austria stabbed his wife 13 times and also injured his young son and daughter when they intervened.
Vienna police issued a statement indicating that this horrific incident occurred in the Donaustadt area, where a 46-year-old man attacked his 44-year-old wife with a 10-centimeter knife, inflicting 13 stab wounds.
The police emphasized that when his 26-year-old daughter and 23-year-old son intervened to support their mother, the man also attacked his children, injuring them as well.
The statement further noted that the daughter was injured in her hand, while the son sustained injuries to his leg.
The man was arrested at the scene by police officers and confessed to his crime during the initial questioning.
The police did not disclose the motive behind the man’s actions.
Documents reveal that this family is now all Austrian citizens but originally from Afghanistan.
The report stated that the 44-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. Doctors worked to save her life, and she is now out of danger. Her two children are also receiving medical treatment.
The statement mentioned that the attacker has been transferred to a correctional facility, and a temporary restraining order and prohibition on carrying weapons have been issued against him.
