(ANSA) - Messina, January 9 - A 22-year-old woman is fighting
for her life at Messina's Policlinico hospital after being set
alight at her home in the Sicilian city.
The woman's ex boyfriend, a 24-year-old man, has been
detained and is suspected of attempted homicide, sources said
Monday.
He allegedly poured petrol over the woman on Sunday and set
her alight.
He turned himself in accompanied by a lawyer, sources said.
The woman reportedly suffered burns on 60% of her body.
The couple are said to have had a stormy relationship that
ended two months ago.
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Former boyfriend detained by police