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Knife Attack at Milan’s Piazza Gae Aulenti Leaves Woman, 43, Critically Injured

Investigators are reviewing CCTV from the busy square to identify the attacker.

Overview

  • The assault occurred around 9 a.m. beneath the UniCredit Tower near Milano Garibaldi station.
  • The victim is Anna Laura Valsecchi, 43, an employee of Assolombarda.
  • Emergency responders found a roughly 30-centimeter kitchen knife still lodged in her back and transported her in code red to Niguarda hospital.
  • She was struck between the spleen and lung; the Carabinieri recovered the weapon and are reconstructing the sequence of events.
  • No arrest or motive has been announced, and the victim’s husband said there were no known problems in their relationship.