Man arrested for throwing acid into ex's face

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 21 - A 24-year-old Italian man was arrested at Erba near Como Tuesday for throwing acid into his ex-girlfriend's face.
    The attack took place in the industrial zone of the town, police said.
    The woman was taken to hospital with hydrochloric acid burns, in code yellow.
    A 47-year-old man who had tried to help the victim was slightly injured. (ANSA).