Lucrezia Ciotti A breakthrough has been reached in the investigation into the sexual assault of a German Erasmus student in Milan , who was attacked near Parco Trotter at dawn on October 15. The Carabinieri arrested a 31-year-old man: a backpack, a receipt, and surveillance camera footage are believed to have incriminated him.
Erasmus student raped in Milan: 31-year-old arrested
As reported by Ansa , a 31-year-old Peruvian citizen with no fixed abode and no permanent residence in Italy was arrested on Tuesday, October 20, accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old German student who had arrived in Milan for the Erasmus program. The attack reportedly occurred around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, on Via Giacosa, near Parco Trotter.
According to the reconstruction, the young woman was returning to her home when she was attacked. After the assault, she managed to call for help from two passersby, who immediately alerted emergency services. The girl was then taken to the Mangiagalli clinic for medical attention and necessary tests.
Erasmus student raped in Milan, 31-year-old arrested: a receipt proved decisive
The turning point in the investigation, as also highlighted by Ansa , reportedly came with the discovery of a backpack abandoned near the scene of the attack. Inside, the Carabinieri reportedly found a receipt from a local supermarket and a mobile phone SIM card . Investigators examined footage from the store's security cameras and were able to identify the suspect 's face . Additional footage from video surveillance systems in the neighborhood allowed them to reconstruct his movements and establish his identity. The 31-year-old was subsequently questioned by the investigating judge during the hearing to validate his arrest. The judge's decision on the precautionary measure is expected in the next few hours.