A 75-year-old man killed his 70-year-old partner in Manduria, in the province of Taranto, by hitting her in the throat with a cutter, and then attempted suicide, injuring himself in the arms and neck.
The attack, according to what has been learned, took place after a quarrel.
The man was transported to the Giannuzzi hospital and is guarded in custody.
The weapon was recovered and seized by the carabinieri.