Bangladeshi migrant critical after attack in Rome

Rome, March 15 (IANS/AKI) The Bangladeshi migrant who was savagely kicked and punched in Italy's capital Rome on Monday is in a critical condition with brain haeorrhage, doctors said.

The 37-year-old man was into a medically induced coma by doctors on Monday, AKI news agency said.

Police arrested a 25-year-old Italian over the brutal attack, which took place in Rome's southeast Quadraro neighbourhood.

He faces charges of attempted murder.

The Italian, who was drunk, crashed into several parked vehicles, got out and set upon the Bangladeshi, who was walking past at the time, police said.

The details of the migrant were not provided.

 

--IANS/AKI

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