An ordinary afternoon turned into a drama Pomigliano d'Arco. Two municipal police officers, Giacomo Tranchese and Antonio Russo, engaged in a routine traffic control in via [Street name], were savagely attacked by a motorist who was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Around [Approximate time], a Fiat Punto of [Color] color attracted the attention of firefighters due to particularly reckless driving. The driver, a 46-year-old local man, driving his car with his wife and 9-year-old daughter on board, zigzagged between other cars, invading the opposite lane and endangering the safety of other road users.
when the firefighters they ordered the man to pull over, he reacted with unprecedented violence. Despite the requests to undergo a breathalyzer test, the attacker preferred to unleash his fury, hitting the two officers with kicks, punches and bites. The scene, surreal and violent, took place under the terrified eyes of the attacker's wife and daughter, who witnessed the attack helplessly.
The arrival of a reinforcement patrol made it possible to block and immobilize the man, who was taken to the barracks. The breathalyzer test later confirmed the suspicions: the man was driving with a blood alcohol level of [Precise value] grams per liter, more than double the legal limit.
The two policemen, transported to the [Name of hospital] in [City], suffered several injuries, including [List the most serious injuries], which are considered curable in seven days. The episode, which occurred in the center, has shaken the community of Pomigliano d'Arco and raises questions about the safety of the police forces involved in controlling the territory.
The municipal administration, led by Mayor Raffaele Russo, expressed its solidarity with the two police officers, underlining the importance of their work and firmly condemning the act of violence. “We express our full support to Lieutenant Tranchese and Officer Russo,” reads a note from the municipal administration, “professionals who perform a fundamental service for our community every day. Episodes of violence like this are unacceptable and must be firmly condemned. Ensuring the safety of citizens and legality is a priority for our administration, and actions that put at risk the safety of law enforcement officers engaged in controlling the territory will not be tolerated.”
The attacker was arrested and placed under house arrest. The hearing to validate the arrest is now awaited.
Article published on 17 December 2024 - 13:25
It's incredible how a simple check can turn into such a serious situation. The police do a difficult job and deserve respect. Let's hope the aggressor is severely punished for his unacceptable behavior.