A 36-year-old man from Imotski, Dušan K., accused of rape and attempted aggravated assault of an 18-year-old woman in Split, was hospitalized after a suicide attempt. The incident occurred on the eve of the final verdict in his case at the Split County Court. He is currently in custody awaiting trial related to the alleged attack, which reportedly involved striking the victim with a metal object before the assault. Details of the assault have been released by Croatian news outlets. The man reportedly swallowed razor blades while in a holding cell. His condition and the status of the trial have not been fully disclosed, but the attempt has added a dramatic turn to the proceedings. The court was set to deliver its final judgement the following day.