14-Year-Old Killed, 4 Injured In Austria Knife Attack

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death and four others were injured in a knife attack in Villach, Austria, on Saturday.

According to reports, the suspect, a 23-year-old Syrian, was apprehended with the help of a civilian who reportedly rammed the suspect with a car.

Paul Eidenberger, a spokesperson for Austrian Federal Police, in a statement, said the attack happened near food stands in a public area of the town’s main square around 4 p.m. local time.

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The five victims attacked were all Austrian citizens and included two 16-year-old boys who sustained major injuries.

The two remaining victims: 28 years old and 32 years old, sustained minor injuries.

The attacker, who was in the process of seeking asylum, was legally residing in Austria and had no prior contact with police before this incident.

Authorities are investigating whether the suspect had any connection to the victims.

At the time of filing this report, there were no evidence linking the incident to terrorism.