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Four-year-old boy held by 72-year-old in Vienna
A four-year-old boy was brought to the apartment of a 72-year-old man in Vienna and held there. Police are investigating.
On Friday afternoon, relatives of a four-year-old boy noticed his absence in the courtyard of an apartment building in the 15th district of Vienna. The boy had suddenly disappeared, prompting his relatives to search for him.
According to police reports, the boy was eventually taken to the apartment of a 72-year-old man, where he was held against his will. The suspect has since been arrested by authorities.
The police are currently investigating possible criminal actions and report that there is suspicion of further offenses. In this context, the case is being further examined.