# Salerno stabbing investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salerno-stabbing-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-25T05:56:10.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, a 23-year-old woman was attacked by an unknown assailant in the historic center of Salerno, Italy, near Largo San Tommaso d’Aquino. The victim, a resident of Baronissi who works at a local pastry shop, was approached from behind on a Wednesday evening. The assailant reportedly struck her with punches before stabbing her in the nape of her neck, causing a deep seven-centimeter wound. She also sustained an injury to her left hand while attempting to defend herself. Following the attack, the victim managed to flee several hundred meters before collapsing, where she was discovered by a passerby. She was transported to Ruggi d’Aragona hospital under a red code (codice rosso) and underwent medical tests, including a CT scan. While she was eventually discharged, medical professionals recommended psychological support. The motive for the attack remains unclear. The victim stated she did not know the attacker and suggested he ‘may have mistaken her for someone else,’ noting that he made no attempt to steal her money or phone. State police are conducting an investigation and a manhunt to identify the perpetrator, who remains at large. In response to the incident, local authorities ordered an intensification of police surveillance and patrols in the city center. ## Claims - A 23-year-old woman was attacked from behind in the historic center of Salerno. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim sustained a deep wound of approximately seven centimeters to the back of her head. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim suffered a wound to her left hand while attempting to defend herself. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim stated she does not know the attacker and has never seen him before. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A 23-year-old woman was attacked from behind by an unknown assailant in Salerno's historic center. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim sustained a seven-centimeter wound to the back of her head. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim suffered a hand injury while attempting to defend herself. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim does not know the attacker and suggested she may have been mistaken for someone else. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Authorities are conducting a manhunt to identify and locate the assailant. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The victim suggested the attacker may have mistaken her for another person. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The State Police are conducting investigations to identify the perpetrator. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Salerno stabbing: 23-year-old woman attacked by unknown assailant A 23-year-old woman was stabbed in the back of the head and assaulted by an unknown man in Salerno, Italy. Police are searching for the suspect following the attack in the city's historic center. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salerno-woman-stabbed-from-behind-by-unknown-assailant ### 2026-09-23: Salerno woman stabbed in historic center by unknown assailant A young woman was stabbed and assaulted by an unknown man in Salerno's historic center. She was hospitalized but discharged, while police intensify patrols to find the assailant. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-marzano-sul-sarno-nursing-home-resident-dies-after-fall --- Cite as: Salerno stabbing investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/salerno-stabbing-investigation