Barcelona: A 21-year-old Italian man was attacked outside a nightclub and is now in a medically induced coma.

Nicola Maggiotto, 21, originally from Asolo, in the province of Treviso, is currently in intensive care in a hospital in Barcelona and is being kept in a medically induced coma. He was seriously injured in an attack that took place between Wednesday night and Thursday in the Catalan city.

According to an initial reconstruction, still being examined by investigators, the young man was with some friends outside a bar when, after 10:00 PM, the group was approached by several young Spanish men. Shortly thereafter, an attack broke out, the causes and circumstances of which are still unclear.

A friend was also injured

Maggiotto reportedly suffered very serious injuries, requiring hospitalization in intensive care. A friend of his, who intervened to defend him, was also reportedly struck, sustaining a wound to the cheekbone. The young man was later released from the hospital.

Several aspects of the incident remain unclear, from the identity of the attackers to the motive behind the violence, and the precise sequence of events.

Spanish police investigation

Spanish authorities are currently investigating the case, trying to reconstruct the exact circumstances through testimonies from those present and any surveillance camera footage in the area.

The 21-year-old's family has filed a complaint. Investigators will now need to identify those responsible and determine any individual responsibilities for the attack.

The Italian Consulate is following the case

The Italian Consulate General in Barcelona immediately began providing assistance to the two young Italians involved.

Sources at the Farnesina report that the Consulate is monitoring Maggiotto's condition with the utmost attention, maintaining constant contact with his family, who have arrived in Barcelona, ​​and with the healthcare facility treating the boy.
Assistance was also provided to the other injured compatriot, who has already been discharged.

The incident remains under investigation by the Spanish authorities, while the 21-year-old's condition is being constantly monitored by health workers.