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Man arrested for brutal stabbing in Milan bar; suspect claims he enjoyed attack

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 22-year-old man was arrested in Milan for allegedly stabbing a stranger 20 times in a bar.
  • The victim is in intensive care but his condition is improving, with doctors expecting a short hospital stay.
  • The suspect, who reportedly said he enjoyed the act and would do it again, faces attempted murder charges.

A 22-year-old man, identified as Lamin Saidilly, has been arrested in Milan after allegedly stabbing a stranger 20 times in a bar. The suspect, who was reportedly wearing a black balaclava, attacked the victim from behind with a 21-centimeter knife, inflicting wounds to the head, neck, chest, and abdomen.

According to the indictment, the suspect stated to law enforcement, "I enjoyed myself, I'll do it again as soon as I get out." Prosecutors have requested the arrest be validated, citing flight risk and the likelihood of reoffending.

The victim, Gerardo P., is currently in intensive care at Niguarda Hospital following multiple surgeries. While his condition is serious, doctors report improvement, and his hospital stay is not expected to be lengthy. The stab wounds, particularly to the abdomen and chest, were not excessively deep.

The entire assault was captured on surveillance cameras outside the bar. The 22-year-old, born in Conegliano Veneto, will be questioned by a judge on Tuesday.

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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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