On the evening of October 31, 2022, around 200 people rioted on the autobahn in Linz, set off firecrackers and threw pyrotechnic objects (district circular show reported). The house was searched and two arrested.
LINZ. Violence-prone youths fought street battles with the police on Halloween. State Police Director Andreas Pilsl then set up an investigation team. This interviewed all 129 people whose identities could be determined on the night of November 1, 2022. According to the police, it could be established that 84 people were not actively involved in the events, but were only on site. Another 22 people can be described as “followers”. 20 people played a leading role in the riots, for example by throwing firecrackers and stones at police officers. Further investigations are underway against the group of followers and key parties involved before a final criminal complaint can be filed.
arrests before Christmas
Finally, in the days leading up to Christmas, it was possible to trace the ringleaders. These people are the creator of the TikTok video – a young North Macedonian – and two other people who appear to have instigated the attack on the police. It is a Syrian and Spanish citizen. The two are currently being held in the detention center. The author of the video was released by order of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. After the conclusion of the criminal case, further measures are taken by the aliens police.
“Anyone who does not respect the fundamental rules of our coexistence must expect all the legal consequences. There is no tolerance for such actions.”
Gerhard Karner
“It was a difficult mission. The police acted prudently and in any case with all the consequences and intervened. The police also did a very good job in the investigations that followed,” said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner, thanking the investigating authorities.
Original post from November 1, 2022:
Large-scale police operation on Halloween night in Linz
