Villach Knife Attack Leaves Teen Dead, Five Injured in Suspected Islamist Assault

A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker is accused of carrying out the attack, which investigators link to radicalization and ties to ISIS.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others injured in a knife attack in Villach, Austria, on Saturday afternoon.
The suspect, a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker, reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the attack and had pledged allegiance to ISIS before the incident.
The attacker was stopped by a 42-year-old Syrian food delivery driver, who used his vehicle to intervene and prevent further harm.
Investigators revealed that the suspect had recently been radicalized online and had IS-related materials, including flags, in his residence.
Austrian officials announced plans for mass reviews of asylum seekers' backgrounds, sparking political debate over immigration and security policies.