Moments of fear last night in Teverola, in the province of Caserta, where a 26-year-old of Ghanaian origin, in an evident state of psychophysical alteration, sowed chaos in via Roma. The man first damaged two cars parked near the Banca Intesa San Paolo branch, breaking the windows, and then headed towards the ATM where he began to harass passers-by, demanding the money they had just withdrawn.
The situation, which soon became unsustainable, pushed some citizens to contact the emergency number 112 to report what was happening. The patrols of the Carabinieri Company of Aversa They arrived on the scene within minutes, finding themselves faced with an out-of-control man who did not intend to stop.
Despite the order to desist, the 26-year-old attacked the soldiers, threatening them. To ensure the safety of those present and neutralize the situation without endangering the young man's safety, the Carabinieri used the pepper spray "oleoresin capsicum" supplied, thus managing to block him safely. The young man was taken to the barracks and reported at large. He will have to answer for damage, attempted extortion and resisting a public official.
Article published on 11 January 2025 - 15:25