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Peruvian Singer Soraya Nieto Attacked With Glass Bottle On Stage

Peruvian Singer Soraya Nieto Attacked With Glass Bottle On Stage
'I Was Bleeding...': Singer Soraya Nieto Attacked With Glass Bottle During Performance In Peru; Suffers Multiple Facial Injuries - VIDEO · freepressjournal.in

A singer named Soraya Nieto was performing at a festival in a country called Peru.

While she was singing, someone threw a glass bottle at her.

The bottle hit her in the face and hurt her.

The person who threw it was upset because her show was taking longer than expected.

Soraya got several cuts and a deep cut under her lip that needed stitches.

Her glasses broke, but luckily her eyes were not damaged.

People nearby rushed to help her because she was bleeding.

A video of the attack was shared online and many people were upset about it.

Soraya canceled her concerts and will go through a medical checkup and file a complaint with the authorities.

The police have identified who threw the bottle, but that person is now hiding from justice.

Key facts

Victim
Soraya Nieto, Peruvian folk singer
Attack date
August 8
Location
Chumbes, Ocros District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Department, Peru
Injuries
Facial cuts, bruise on left eyelid, severe swelling around eyebrow, deep wound below lower lip requiring stitches
Reported motive
Attacker upset that the show lasted longer than expected
Suspect status
Identified by authorities; on the run from justice
Victim's response
Concerts canceled; forensic medical examination and formal complaint for physical assault and facial disfigurement planned
Social media reaction
Attack video sparked outrage among the singer's followers

Quotes

Soraya Nieto

Peruvian folk singer

“Immediately, several people from the area and friends rushed to help me because I was bleeding. I am deeply grateful for their help and concern.”
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