Meta of Sorrento – A 19-year-old from Sant'Antonio Abate, with no criminal record, was arrested by the Carabinieri after attacking an EAV inspector on the Circumvesuviana and attempting to escape. The incident occurred while the young man was traveling on the Naples-Sorrento route without a ticket.
During a check, the agent of the Ente Autonomo Volturno, a 60-year-old man, discovered the irregularity and attempted to fine him. Faced with the possibility of a fine, the XNUMX-year-old reacted violently, punching the controller in the face.
Taking advantage of the opening of the train doors at the Meta stop, the young man quickly got off and disappeared. He then tried to get away by boarding a bus headed for Sorrento.
Thanks to the prompt report of the attacked officer, who provided a detailed description of the fugitive and his direction of escape, the Carabinieri of the Sorrento Company intercepted the bus in which the boy was. The soldiers boarded the vehicle, identified him and arrested him.
The boy had escaped on a bus headed to Sorrento
The 19-year-old was taken to the police station and placed under house arrest on charges of resisting and injuring a public official, as well as disrupting a public service.
the controller EAV, the victim of the attack, suffered facial injuries that were judged to heal in 15 days. The episode sparked outrage, highlighting once again the risks faced daily by personnel in charge of checking public transport.
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Comments (3)
The problem is more complex than it seems, it would require a more decisive intervention by the authorities and greater education in mutual respect between travellers and staff.
I agree with you, the safety of the controllers is fundamental. Maybe they should increase patrols on trains and raise awareness among passengers about respecting the rules.
The article describes a very serious situation, but I wonder if there are solutions to prevent similar episodes in the future. It is not the first time I hear of controllers being attacked, more security is needed.