Messina, lawyer attacked with acid by a client: he is hospitalized in Catania
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- A lawyer was attacked in Messina by a client who threw acid on him.
- The man, who suffered deep burns over 20% of his body, is hospitalized in intensive care at the large burns center of the Cannizzaro hospital in Catania.
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Why It Matters
The attack occurred in Messina, involving a legal professional and his client.
A lawyer was transported yesterday evening to the emergency room of the "Gaetano Martino" Polyclinic in Messina after being the victim of an attack by one of his clients. According to an initial reconstruction, the woman threw acid on him, causing burns all over his body. After being stabilized, he was transferred to the Cannizzaro hospital in Catania where he was taken care of by specialists from the Large Burns centre.
Immediately medicated for acid burns covering approximately 20% of the body, but deep, due to the use of a caustic product. He is hospitalized in the intensive care unit with the prognosis still reserved, but his life is not in danger. The Carabinieri of the Messina provincial command are investigating.
Open Questions
- What is the motive for the attack?
- What is the judicial status of the woman?




