An operating room assistant in Marano, near Naples, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner.Responding Carabinieri found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering bloodstains in the elevator and on the landing, with the victim reporting an attack involving kicks, punches, strangulation attempts, and being struck with a metal water bottle.The 47-year-old is suspected of stealing sedatives and tranquilizers from his hospital to enhance or counteract cocaine use, with vials of these medications found in the residence, and is currently in jail.