CASAGIOVE – A denied request for money has triggered yet another episode of domestic violence. A 55-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon by the Carabinieri of the Casagiove Station. Casagiove after attacking his elderly mother, hitting her on the cheekbone and repeatedly pushing her to get 20 euros.
The woman, 75 years old, living with her son, exasperated by the aggressive and violent behavior that had been going on for some time, found the courage to ask for help by calling the emergency number 112. The military intervened promptly, surprising the man still intent on railing against her, angrily demanding the sum of money. At the sight of the Carabinieri, the elderly woman burst into tears of relief, begging for help and confirming that she could no longer sustain the constant economic requests of her son, which in recent months had become increasingly pressing.
Despite the military's invitation to calm down, the 55-year-old continued with his aggressive attitude, forcing the police to block him and put him in security. The woman, taken to the police station to file a complaint, said that her refusal to give in to the blackmail of those 20 euros had triggered the violence.
The 118 paramedics, called in by the Carabinieri, found a contusive trauma to the woman's left cheekbone, a consequence of the attack. After receiving first aid, the victim was directed to an anti-violence center to receive the necessary psychological and legal support. Her son, already known to the police, was arrested and taken to the prison of Santa Maria Capua Vetere. He will have to answer to the charges of mistreatment against family members or cohabitants, personal injury e attempted extortion.
Article published on 15 December 2024 - 19:12
The situation is very sad and makes you think about how difficult life can be for some people. I hope the woman gets the help she needs and that her son can change his ways. It is important to take domestic violence seriously.