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Arrest Made After Sottomarina Stabbing as Sampdoria’s Bellemo Is Credited With Rescue

Police say the 25-year-old suspect has mental-health problems.

Overview

  • The victim, 34-year-old Polish tourist Monika Grimm who lives in Germany, was stabbed in the street in Sottomarina while walking her dog.
  • Sampdoria midfielder Alessandro Bellemo and his brother Stefano rushed out after hearing screams, escorted the woman toward safety, and contacted emergency services.
  • Ambulance crews treated the woman promptly, and she is now reported to be out of danger despite serious wounds.
  • Carabinieri arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the attack, with authorities describing his mental-health issues.
  • The woman’s 11-month-old dog fled during the assault but was found the following day.