A 65-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri of San Felice a Cancello, in the province of Caserta, for stalking and damage following fire.
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The episode occurred during the night between December 8th and 9th. The man, separated from his wife since 2005, set fire to the doorway of the entrance to the woman's home.
Le images CCTV footage showed the man, armed with a torch and flammable liquid, setting fire to the door.
The woman, who reported the incident to the police, said that over time she had suffered threats and harassment from her ex-husband. In fact, the man does not accept the fact that the woman continues to live in the marital home, despite the separation judge's order.
Knife with 20cm blade found at man's home
During a house search, the Carabinieri found and seized a knife sharp-tipped knife with a 20-centimeter blade that was resting on the man's bedroom nightstand.
The man was placed under arrest and, after the validation hearing, was transferred to prison.
The story is emblematic of a phenomenon, that of violence against women, which is still very widespread. It is important that women victims of violence find the courage to report it, because only in this way can this tragedy be put to an end.
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Article published on 10 December 2023 - 14:15
