A new episode of violence has occurred in the Poggioreale prison in Naples , where a Penitentiary Police officer was brutally attacked by a foreign inmate: the Autonomous Union of Penitentiary Police (Sappe) has reported the incident, defining it as "yet another serious attack on service personnel".
According to initial reports, the inmate suddenly attacked the officer, causing injuries that required hospitalization at Cardarelli Hospital . Fortunately, the officer's life is not in danger, but the incident brings the issue of safety in prisons to the forefront.
Raffaele Serra, the head of the Campania branch of the Sappe union , expressed solidarity with his injured colleague, emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect Penitentiary Police personnel. Tiziana Guacci , the union's regional secretary, echoed this sentiment, denouncing an increasingly unsustainable situation: "We can no longer tolerate this escalation of violence. Concrete and immediate measures are needed from the institutions . "
The Naples prison has long been plagued by staff shortages— approximately 200 fewer officers than required —and overcrowding rates exceeding 100% . Despite these challenges, staff continue to ensure the safety of the facility with professionalism and dedication. However, incidents like this highlight the urgent need for concrete measures to improve working conditions within Italian prisons.
