Police arrest suspect after threat against 51-year-old in Klagenfurt

A 51-year-old man was threatened with a knife-like object in Klagenfurt on Sunday, and a suspect was arrested shortly afterwards, ORF reported. The suspect allegedly demanded a small amount of money and threatened violence if the man refused.

The incident happened at about 2:35 p.m. The victim escaped after an acquaintance distracted the suspect, then alerted police.

Police launched a search and identified and arrested the suspect based on the description provided. He was taken to Klagenfurt prison. Police said the investigation is continuing.