AustriaA 60-year-old man attempted to rob a post office in Vienna while under the influence of alcohol, wearing a mask and brandishing a replica gun. The robbery failed when a customer subdued him and called the police. During the trial, he admitted guilt and described his financial struggles, including seven prior convictions, unemployment, and a debt of 80,000 euros. He claimed he had consumed vodka earlier and fallen off his bike on the way to the crime scene. The victim, a postal worker, suffered a panic attack and continues to experience psychological effects. The court sentenced him to ten years in prison, but he has appealed the decision.
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