Man sets wife on fire in Kalamata

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A 45-year-old man was arrested, and charged with attempted murder, in the southern town of Kalamata on Thursday.

The man allegedly doused his 39-year-old wife with petrol and set her on fire. The incident occurred after reports of a heated argument in their apartment.

According to reports, the two are both Albanian nationals.

The woman suffered serious injuries.

The fire, which spread inside the apartment, was put out by firefighters.

Sourced via Ekathimerini

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