Erika Malandra Martina Voce, a 21-year-old student originally from Florence, was the victim of a serious stabbing in Oslo , where she worked in a shop selling Italian products.
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According to initial reports, the attack was allegedly carried out by the girl's ex-boyfriend , a 24-year-old Norwegian computer scientist originally from India.
The young man, who had never shown violent behavior in the past, stabbed her in the carotid artery with a knife. After the attack, the attacker was injured during a fight with some of the girl's colleagues and is currently in a medically induced coma, under arrest in hospital. He was unable to be questioned by the authorities.
Martina was immediately treated and taken to the hospital, where she underwent two surgeries. Her condition remains critical, although doctors say the risk to her life is minimal. The young woman's father stated in an interview with Sky Tg24 that, while there are still concerns, they are hopeful that Martina will overcome the severity of her situation.
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The young attacker, after reaching the shop where the girl worked, attacked with a knife, seriously injuring the young woman. The attack sparked panic among those present, but three of Martina's colleagues, two men and a woman, intervened and attempted to stop him. Police confirmed that the attacker was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while one of the victim's colleagues was initially arrested but was soon released due to his actions being an emergency.
The girl's father explained to Sky Tg24: "Martina's life is still at risk, but it's a minimal risk," he added. "We hope she makes it," he added.
Several witnesses recounted the scene , describing the quantity of blood and the prompt intervention of the emergency responders. Cristiano Comelli, CEO of the Smak chain of stores where Martina worked, praised the courage of the young woman's colleagues, emphasizing that without their timely intervention, the situation could have had even more tragic consequences.