Attacked by a gang because he was gay: and Torre Annunziata, the scene of the episode, returns to the national news for negative facts.
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The news is fueling the right reactions and controversies of the associations that fight against homophobic and discriminatory behavior. The news, in its violence, should not be silenced since it speaks of a boy targeted by a group of violent and ignorant people.
They were even in seven against one: all young. They blocked him in the car, attacking him and going as far as to put out two cigarette butts on his arm while others had him immobilized.
All because he's gay. It happened in Penniniello district the other evening. The person who was the victim of the violence is 34 years old, and he said he stopped in Seven-Termini Street.
He was chatting with a friend. It was 23pm when he was attacked.
The friend managed to escape, the young man was reportedly locked in the car, beaten and two cigarette butts were allegedly put out on him.
'I'm not reticent, but I'm afraid. Afraid that something worse could happen to me'
The 34-year-old explained that he went to the police to report the incident but then stopped when he was asked to try to identify his attackers. ”I am not reticent, but I am afraid.
Fear that something worse could happen to me” he confessed to those who took his testimony. When the gang surrounded the car and forced the girl out (who managed to escape), attention turned to the thirty-four-year-old.
the firm condemnation of Pride Vesuvio Rainbow
The echoes of the violence have reached the representatives of the Arcobaleno associations of the Vesuvian city.
Pride Vesuvio Rainbow has organized a public initiative in the area where the attack took place: ”We cannot remain silent – the referents explain Pride Vesevio Rainbow – and for this reason we are calling associations, free citizens for Thursday 24 June at 19.30:XNUMX pm, in via Settetermini, to express closeness and solidarity to the victims, to condemn this unacceptable violence. We cannot and must not remain silent, we will never accept this climate of terror and violence”.
The solidarity of the mayor of Torre Annunziata
The mayor of Torre Annunziata, Vincenzo Ascione, is on the same wavelength: ”To the young victim of this deplorable incident, I ask you to have the courage to come forward.
He will find all the psychological and social support from the Municipality and social services". The mayor speaks of a ”an extremely inclusive city, as demonstrated by the various initiatives carried out with Arcigay. It is unfortunate that the victim preferred to tell the newspapers about this unpleasant episode rather than contact the competent authorities.
But I am sure that if he does come forward, he will appreciate the support of a very inclusive community that unfortunately has to deal with the intolerance of small groups."
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Article published on 22 June 2021 - 20:40
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