A family dispute between two brothers-in-law in Barano d’Ischia ended with the arrest of a 31-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, according to Positano News.
The man allegedly struck his 38-year-old brother-in-law repeatedly with a garden billhook, according to Il Mattino. Reports describe the weapon as an agricultural blade about 40 centimetres long.
The reported sequence began when the 38-year-old allegedly struck the younger man in the head, according to Positano News. The 31-year-old then allegedly retrieved the billhook and pursued him.
The victim suffered repeated injuries to the face, body and legs and required urgent hospital treatment, according to Positano News. Teleclub Italia reports he took refuge in a Piaggio Porter before being rescued.
A woman raised the alarm by calling the 112 emergency number, according to Positano News.
The 31-year-old suspect was also hospitalized and was expected to be transferred to prison after discharge, according to Positano News. The reason for the dispute is not known, and the case remains at the stage of allegations.
