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An unexpected episode of violence
A 21-year-old student, Martina Voce, originally from Florence, was the victim of a violent attack in a shop in Oslo, leaving the Italian community abroad in a state of shock. The incident occurred last Friday, when the young woman's ex-boyfriend, a Norwegian of Indian origin, stabbed her in the carotid artery with a knife. Initial reports indicate that the attacker, after hitting the girl, was injured during his attempt to escape, and is currently being held in custody in hospital.
Martina's Conditions
Martina Voce is currently hospitalized in a pharmacological coma in the intensive care unit. According to her father, the young woman is not in danger of dying, but the situation remains critical. "She is still in danger of dying but they are very confident," the parent said in a message to ANSA. The student, who lives and works in Oslo, has aroused the solidarity of friends and colleagues, who are following the evolution of her conditions with concern.
The dynamics of the aggression
According to the testimonies collected, the ex-boyfriend would have reached Martina in the Italian store “Smak av Italia”, where the young woman works. After hitting her, three colleagues, two men and a woman, tried to intervene to stop the attack, but the young man managed to injure himself during the fight. This episode raises questions about safety and the management of personal relationships, highlighting the need for greater attention to gender violence and its manifestations.
Reactions and investigations underway
The news of the attack has sparked a strong reaction from the Italian community in Norway and beyond. Many have mobilized to express their closeness to Martina's family, while local authorities have launched an in-depth investigation into the incident. Violence, unfortunately, continues to be a very current issue, and this tragic event brings attention to a problem that affects many contemporary societies. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the details of the attack and to ensure that justice is done.