Brit tourists awake to naked man in room

Two British tourists were woken up by a naked man in their room late at night in a hotel in Krems on the weekend.

Published: 8 July 2014 13:20 CEST

Brit tourists awake to naked man in room

File photo: APA/Hochmuth

It was a clear case of naked fear, when the pair, aged 23 and 25, were surprised to find a 44-year-old local man standing in their hotel room, wearing only a broad smile, according to a report in the news daily Heute.

The man fled when both the British citizens started yelling. Police were able to trace the man based on his description, and were surprised when he admitted under interrogation to illegally entering their room.

"Yes, I snuck into the hotel to surprise young women," he said.

The man was arrested, and will likely be charged with trespass and indecent exposure.

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UPDATED: Vienna police investigating possible 'threat' to Donau Zentrum shopping centre

The Vienna police confirmed they are investigating a non-specified threat to the Donau Zentrum shopping centre, located in the Austrian capital’s 22nd district, a spokesperson told The Local.

On Monday, pictures of an alleged internal document sent by the shopping centre to tenants circulated on social media and messaging apps. The document stated there was a “threat against the Westfield Donau Zentrum for April 30, 2024”. It stated that the authorities had been working to identify suspects since yesterday.

“The source of the threat is a photo circulating online”, the statement said without giving further details. “If we receive additional information or specifications, we will immediately inform you”, it added.

“There is currently no reason for you as an employee to worry as we are strictly following police guidelines”, the document said. It was signed by a manager of the shopping centre. The Local reached out to Donau Zentrum media representatives, who confirmed a threat against the centre.

“The Center Management of Westfield Donau Zentrum can confirm a threat against the center and is in ongoing communication with the relevant authorities. We are taking the situation seriously. The safety of everyone in the center is our top priority. After coordination with the authorities, the center will be open as usual today”, they said.

The Vienna police confirmed the veracity of the statement and added, “We are aware of the matter and are investigating,” they replied after an inquiry on their official social media channels. The Local reached out to the press office for further clarification but has not yet received a response.

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