A 29-year-old Romanian man is being tried in Vienna for degrading attacks on women in the subway. Prosecutors are requesting his admission to a therapeutic center.

A court in Vienna has begun hearing the case of a 29-year-old Romanian accused of extremely degrading attacks on women in the subway network. The incident, which has generated public outrage, involves throwing biological substances, including feces and household waste, at victims in crowded stations and trains, particularly on the U4 and U6 lines. Prosecutors have identified over eleven offenses committed between the spring and summer of 2025, with victims chosen at random but attacked in a targeted manner. The details of the case are disturbing, with the substances being prepared in single-use cups to mask the contents.

Among the victims is a musician who described her experience on Instagram, highlighting the lack of response from the authorities. The man, who frequented the Gumpendorfer Straße area, suffers from severe mental health issues, which influences the process. Prosecutors are not seeking a prison sentence but rather hospitalization in a therapeutic center. The defendant has admitted to his actions but claims he acted under the instructions of other men. Authorities will involve a psychiatric expert to assess his ability to stand trial.