A 52-year-old Neapolitan
tobacconist who was punched in the face by a Nigerian asylum
seeker on the Naples metro on June 9 has died in hospital of his
injuries, sources said Thursday.
The man, Ulderico Esposito, had been rushed to hospital in
serious condition.
The attack took place at the Chiaiano underground station.
The 36-year-old migrant was arrested on charges of grievous
bodily harm.
Police said the charges would now be upped to voluntary
manslaughter.
An autopsy will be performed on Esposito's body.
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