Antonio Meglio, the 39-year-old who stabbed a woman on an ANM bus in the Vomero district of Naples on Thursday, May 5, took his own life in hospital.
The man was admitted to the psychiatric ward of San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, where he had been under guard since his arrest ordered by the authorities. Yesterday, the investigating judge confirmed the precautionary measure.
According to reports, he managed to commit suicide after two failed attempts. The attack occurred last Thursday evening, when the 132 bus was traveling along Via Simone Martini, between the Vomero and Arenella neighborhoods. Suddenly, the 39-year-old pulled out a knife and lunged at a passenger, a 32-year-old lawyer, injuring her face and arms.
The woman was held hostage for over ten minutes
During the most tense moments, the man held the victim at gunpoint for about a quarter of an hour, creating panic among the passengers on the vehicle.
The bus driver's intervention was crucial, as he attempted to manage the situation while waiting for the police to arrive. Shortly thereafter, the Carabinieri arrived on the scene and were able to subdue the attacker and secure the injured woman.
The screams during the arrest and the anger of those present
During the arrest, as he was being led to the police car, the 39-year-old shouted that he had done it to attract the attention of the Naples prosecutor, Nicola Gratteri.
Tensions among those present were extremely high. Several people who had witnessed the attack attempted to approach and attack him, nearly lynching him. Only the intervention of the military prevented the situation from escalating further.
Hospitalization and suicide
After his arrest, Antonio Meglio was transferred to San Giovanni Bosco Hospital for mental health checks. Hospitalized and under guard, he reportedly attempted suicide several times, finally succeeding in his final hours.
In short
Antonio Meglio, the 39-year-old who stabbed a woman on an ANM bus in the Vomero district of Naples on Thursday, May 5, took his own life in hospital.
- The man was hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, where he was under guard after his arrest ordered by the authorities.
- Yesterday the investigating judge confirmed the precautionary measure. According to what emerged, he managed to commit suicide after two failed attempts.
- The attack dates back to last Thursday evening, when the 132 bus was traveling along Via Simone Martini, between the neighborhoods…
Key questions
What is the main point of the news?
Antonio Meglio, the 39-year-old who stabbed a woman aboard an ANM bus on Thursday, May 5th, took his own life in hospital.
Why is this news relevant?
The man was hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, where he was under guard after his arrest ordered by the authorities.
Which detail helps us understand the case better?
Yesterday the investigating judge confirmed the precautionary measure. According to what emerged, he managed to commit suicide after two failed attempts.
It seems like a sad and complicated thing to me, but the facts are not clear. Information is lacking: the man took his own life in hospital after his arrest; the injured woman was held hostage for too long, and the witnesses remain confused and with few explanations from the authorities.