Naples. Another weekend of fear in Piazza Dante. A 14-year-old, riding a scooter, challenged the carabinieri, running over a soldier and triggering a new wave of concern for the growing juvenile delinquency in the heart of Naples.
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The Carabinieri, engaged in an extraordinary service to combat petty crime, intervened promptly, blocking the young fugitive.
The incident occurred during the night, when the minor, ignoring the ordinances and traffic restrictions, crossed the pedestrian area of Piazza Dante at a crazy speed.
At the sight of the patrol, instead of stopping, he accelerated, grazing the soldier. Fortunately, the soldier did not suffer serious injuries, but the incident caused dismay and indignation.
The 14-year-old, with no criminal record, was taken to the police station and reported for resisting a public official. He admitted to the police that he was afraid of losing his scooter, which is why he tried to escape. A reckless act that could have serious repercussions on his life.
The episode of Piazza Dante It is only the latest in a long series of similar episodes. Increasingly, in fact, young people riding scooters speed through the streets of the historic center, endangering the safety of pedestrians and challenging the police. A worrying phenomenon that requires decisive intervention by the institutions.
Five more boys were fined
During the night, the Carabinieri carried out numerous checks, fining five other young people caught circulating in the pedestrian area and seizing twelve scooters. A figure that confirms the extent of the problem and the need to intensify checks.
Article published on 1 December 2024 - 10:49
The Piazza Dante episode is very worrying, but it is necessary that the institutions take more effective measures to prevent similar incidents. Young people must understand that there are rules to be respected.
I agree with you, the situation is becoming unsustainable. Controls must be greater, because it is unacceptable that young people circulate freely in pedestrian areas without respect for others.