Austria: 1500 people protest police violence in Vienna June 6

Event

Some 1500 people peacefully protested police violence amid a heightened security presence in Vienna on Thursday evening (local time), June 6. The march reportedly began from the Ministry of Transport and proceeded through the city center.

Similar demonstrations are possible in Vienna over the near term. Localized traffic disruptions are to be expected around related protests.  

Advice

Individuals in Vienna are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.