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Man arrested in Bari over alleged attempt to set ex-wife on fire
A man was arrested in Bari over alleged family abuse and attempted femicide after an incident involving his ex-wife.
On October 9, he allegedly went to her workplace in central Bari, Italy, poured alcohol on her and tried to set her on fire.
During a struggle, the lighter fell, and the woman picked it up and set fire to herself; her sister put out the flames with water.
She was not reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Police say workplace video and the woman’s complaint helped reconstruct what happened, including allegations of physical and psychological abuse over several years, sometimes in front of their two young children.
A judge ordered the man’s pre-trial detention, which police carried out on October 16.
The case remains under preliminary investigation, and the arrest order does not establish guilt; the man can present a defence and seek a review.
A man was arrested in Bari on suspicion of domestic abuse and attempting to kill his former wife.
The alleged attack took place on 9 October at the woman’s workplace in central Bari.
Investigators say he poured alcohol on her and tried to set her alight with a lighter.
The lighter fell during a struggle, and the woman picked it up and set herself on fire; her sister intervened with water.
The woman’s complaint and workplace surveillance footage helped investigators reconstruct the incident and alleged past abuse.
- Who
- A 44-year-old man was arrested; he is accused of abusing and attempting to kill his former wife.
- What
- He allegedly doused her with alcohol and tried to set her alight. The woman caught fire after picking up the lighter, and her sister intervened.
- When
- The alleged attack happened on 9 October. The arrest order was carried out on 16 October.
- Where
- At the woman’s workplace on a street in central Bari, Italy.
- Why
- Not stated
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The woman said she had suffered physical and psychological abuse, including in front of the couple’s two minor children.
The alleged attack took place at the woman’s workplace in central Bari, and police intervened.
Police carried out the judge’s order for the man’s custody in prison.
Reports on the arrest and allegations were published.
- Location
- Bari, Italy
- Alleged attack
- 9 October
- Arrest order carried out
- 16 October
- Age
- 44, according to Open
- Children
- Two minor children were reportedly present during some alleged abuse episodes
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