44‑year‑old Italian arrested after attacking ex‑partner's home with 27 cm butcher knife in Sesto San Giovanni

A 44‑year‑old man was arrested in Sesto San Giovanni after he approached his ex‑partner's residence armed with a 27‑centimetre butcher's knife. He repeatedly struck the front door, destroying it and threatening the victim who was inside the apartment. The police detained the suspect on June 10 2026 and charged him with aggravated bodily harm and stalking.

The incident follows a history of violence, including previous attacks with a baseball bat during a turbulent cohabitation. Authorities highlighted the arrest as part of intensified local policing efforts aimed at curbing micro‑crime and illegal immigration in the area.