A 49-year-old man was arrested and detained in Zirc after police say he attacked a young woman in a nearby forest during a Sunday excursion, bound her hands, threatened her with a scalpel, dragged her to a hunting blind to sexually assault her, and robbed her of tens of thousands of forints.
Local authorities moved swiftly following the daytime assault reported on Sunday near the town of Zirc. According to information released by the Veszprém County Police Headquarters, the victim managed to alert law enforcement around midday after the attacker intercepted her during a nature walk on July 26.
Police Pursuit and Arrest in Veszprém County
Investigators in Veszprém identified the suspect shortly after the emergency call reached dispatchers. Police officials issued an initial warrant and launched an immediate manhunt through coordination on the police.hu portal. Law enforcement officers tracked down the 49-year-old man by Sunday afternoon, taking him into custody before he could evade capture.
Following his capture, the suspect was brought in for questioning and formally placed in detention while local prosecutors prepared to motion for his formal arrest. The Veszprém County Police Headquarters opened criminal proceedings against the man on dual charges of sexual violence and plunder stemming from the armed robbery and assault.
Details of the Forest Attack Near Zirc
The sequence of events unfolded in a wooded area popular with hikers outside Zirc. The victim told investigators that the assailant, who was a complete stranger to her, blocked her path while she was out walking and forced her off the trail.
After tying her hands behind her back, the attacker brandished a scalpel to intimidate her before moving her deeper into the forest toward a local hunting blind. There, according to police summaries, he carried out the sexual assault and stripped her of cash totaling several tens of thousands of forints before fleeing the immediate area.
Support Services and Crisis Resources
The NANE Association operates a specialized helpline for abused women and children, accessible in Hungary via the toll-free number +36-80-505-101 during designated weekly hours.
Additionally, the National Crisis Management and Information Telephone Service provides round-the-clock confidential assistance nationwide at 06-80-20-55-20. Individuals seeking broader victim support services can also reach the dedicated Victim Support Line 24 hours a day at 06-80-225-225 from anywhere within the country.
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