A 15-year-old was arrested in
Perth, in Western Australia, in connection with the stabbing of
an Italian woman from Bologna, the Italian-language programme of
Australian broadcaster SBS reported.
It said the teen tried to rob 27-year-old Stella Trevisani,
who has lived in Perth for two years, and that he stole her cell
phone and stabbed her in the arms and legs.
Trevisani is in serious but stable condition, and doctors at
Royal Perth Hospital said she is expected to make a full
recovery.
The teen fled on his bicycle following the attack, but police
arrested him shortly thereafter, finding him "in a confused
state".
He pled guilty in an appearance in juvenile court, and his
defence attorney said he suffers from a mild intellectual
disability and may not fully understand the seriousness of his
situation.
Trevisani's Australian boyfriend has started a drive to cover
her medical costs.
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