Overview
- The victim, 53, was attacked just after 5 a.m. on via Pegoraro near via Calabria while walking to work.
- The assailant repeatedly punched her in the face, forced her to the ground, and sexually assaulted her before fleeing.
- Emergency responders transported the woman to hospital in yellow code, indicating serious but not life‑threatening injuries.
- Carabinieri in Gallarate and Varese’s Operative Unit are conducting the investigation coordinated by prosecutor Roberto Bonfanti in Busto Arsizio.
- Officers are examining surveillance footage and taking statements, with few identifying details publicly released as the assault draws attention to newly reported ISTAT data on violence against women.