(ANSA) - Padua, August 23 - A 53-year-old Padua resident has
been arrested for allegedly pouring rubbing alcohol over his
girlfriend and then setting her on fire.
The incident occurred on August 16 in Ponte di Brenta, in the
Padua area.
A female neighbour called the police, who initially thought
it was a case of attempted suicide.
The victim, who suffered serious burns on her body but not
life-threatening injuries, told the police her version of the
incident as soon as she regained consciousness.
Man arrested for torching girlfriend
Police initially thought it was attempted suicide