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Man in critical condition after trying to stop robbery

Blow to the head causes brain hemorrhage

28 January, 17:03
Man in critical condition after trying to stop robbery (ANSA) - Genoa, January 28 - A young man is fighting for his life after attempting to block a store robbery in Genoa's historic centre on Monday.

The Sri Lankan man tried to stop two burglars who held up a food store belonging to his friend.

The man, who has not yet been identified, took a punch in the face that violently knocked his head and provoked a brain hemorrhage.

He is in critical condition at the intensive care unit of the Galliera hospital in Genoa.

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