Zurich police investigating the death of a woman in the Altstetten area of the city say her husband is a prime suspect.
The 30-year-old woman was found with stab wounds on the street on Wednesday. She died despite resuscitation attempts by paramedics.
Her husband went to a police station later that night with serious injuries. He’s being treated in hospital.
Locals have told the press they saw the couple arguing violently on several occasions.
Investigations are continuing.
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