Naples – A high-speed chase through the streets of Naples ended with the arrest of a 23-year-old and the reporting of an 18-year-old, both responsible for resisting a public official and causing injury.
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The two, riding scooters without license plates, ignored the Carabinieri's stop signal and fled, injuring a soldier during their daring escape.
The chase in the area of San Pietro al Patierno
The Carabinieri of the San Pietro a Patierno Station intercepted the two young men in via Caserta al Bravo, while they were speeding along on their motorcycles. Despite the order to stop, the two continued their journey, starting a dangerous chase.
The escape ended in via Paternum, when one of the two violently hit the door of the company car of the Carabinieri, injuring a soldier in the hand.
Thanks to the support of other patrols, the two fugitives were stopped in via dei Reggiolari. The injured Carabiniere suffered a contusion that was judged to heal in five days, while the service car suffered damage to the door. The 23-year-old was arrested and placed under house arrest awaiting trial, while the 18-year-old was reported at large.
Article published on 3 April 2025 - 13:20
The pursuit of the two young men was very dangerous and created inconvenience. It is incredible how they can ignore the Carabinieri's stop, I hope that severe measures are taken. Safety on our streets is important.