A shocking incident unfolded in Catania yesterday afternoon when a 26-year-old woman was set on fire in a street confrontation, reportedly instigated by the mother of another young woman. According to initial reports, the altercation stemmed from a dispute over a shared romantic interest. The confrontation escalated from heated text messages to a physical attack involving flammable liquid around 6 PM, near Capuana and Ventimiglia streets.
The victim was swiftly transported to Garibaldi Centro Hospital and later transferred to the Cannizzaro Hospital’s Burn Unit. She is currently in intensive care with 20% of her body suffering from severe burns, primarily affecting her face, shoulders, arms, and abdomen. Emergency responders were alerted by a witness who witnessed the horrifying event, prompting an immediate investigation by the Mobile Squad.
Authorities are delving into the motivations behind the attack, suggesting that the mother’s intended target may not have been the victim, but rather a family member with whom her daughter had a prior dispute. The investigation is ongoing as police seek to clarify the circumstances that led to this violent outburst.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about the lengths individuals might go to in love-related conflicts. As the investigation continues, Catania grapples with the disturbing implications of this act of violence and its impact on the lives of those involved.
