Overview
- The child was taken to a Brescia hospital for abdominal pain, where tests revealed a pregnancy and staff alerted law enforcement.
- Police from the Brescia Squadra Mobile opened an inquiry after the referral and gathered evidence indicating prolonged abuse.
- Prosecutors requested a precautionary custody order, which the examining judge granted.
- The suspect was arrested and transferred to Canton Mombello prison pending further judicial proceedings.
- The victim’s exact age has not been disclosed, and authorities say psychological support is being arranged; one outlet reports the man is of Bangladeshi origin and faces allegations of aggravated sexual violence and incest.