Triple murder in Vienna pub: Blood trail leads to suspect's arrest
Police spokesperson Philipp Hasslinger reported that a man suspected of perpetrating the crime was apprehended near the crime scene.
Visible knife wounds on the suspect
"The suspect attempted to hide in nearby bushes, and a knife was found in his possession," Hasslinger said.
The arrested man is 27 years old, and the police managed to locate him thanks to a trail of blood. There were noticeable knife wounds on the man's body, and he was subsequently transported to the hospital. However, the spokesperson reassured that the man's injuries are not critical.
Blood on pavement noticed by passersby
The police were notified about the incident around 8:00 PM GMT. The alarm was raised by passersby who spotted blood on the pavement. According to initial findings, only the victims were in the pub at the time of the crime.
Currently, the reason behind the murder of the three women remains a mystery. "The investigation is ongoing, and we do not have further information at this time," stated Vienna police spokesperson Philipp Hasslinger.
