PublishedJuly 15, 2022, 1:46 p.m.
TicinoDoris Leuthard threatened in her vacation home
The former Federal Councilor called for help on Thursday following an argument and neighbors alerted the police. A man pulled out a “sharp object”. He was stopped.
Former Federal Councilor Doris Leuthard (here in 2017) was threatened in her vacation home in Ticino.
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The former Federal Councilor was threatened on Thursday morning in her vacation home in Vairano, Ticino. According to the site “tio.ch”, Doris Leuthard was threatened with a “sharp object” following an argument, without giving more details.
The cantonal police do not give any information on the identity of the man or the threatened woman. According to “tio.ch”, the ex-politician would have called for help, as evidenced by neighbors. The police then intervened. The author was arrested and then transferred to the psychiatric hospital of Mendrisio (TI).
Former transport minister Doris Leuthard is now a board member of Coop, Stadler Rail and Transgourmet Holding.
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