poggiomarino A 14-year-old boy ended up in the hospital after being brutally attacked by a group of his peers. His only crime: falling from a chair. bikecletta.
The incident, which occurred late Saturday afternoon in Largo Fiera, was yet another example of an escalation of violence that, according to complaints from politicians and citizens, is becoming an emergency.
The 14-year-old, who was cycling with friends, slipped and fell. Another group of kids, noticing the scene, began taunting him. Verbal abuse quickly escalated to physical violence: herd He hit the unfortunate man with punches and kicks, even using the helmet of one of them who was on a motorbike.
The victim's frightened friends fled, leaving the 14-year-old alone to suffer the violence.
Rescued by passersby, the young man was later joined by his parents who took him to the emergency room at Sarno Hospital. He was diagnosed with head trauma and various other injuries. The attack was immediately reported to the police. police, who initiated the investigations.
Borrelli's complaint and the citizens' alarm
The incident sparked a harsh reaction from the Green Left MP, Francesco Emilio Borrelli, who blamed rising youth crime.
"I'm concerned about the outbreak of violence in Poggiomarino, often involving very young people," Borrelli said, citing other recent incidents, including the stabbing of a 52-year-old man and several fights between youth gangs.
"This trend must be stopped immediately before the irreparable happens. Greater law enforcement oversight is needed, as well as the involvement of families, who must be held accountable for their children's criminal behavior."
The aunt of the attacked boy, who preferred to remain anonymous, also expressed her deep fear. "My nephew is better now," she said, "but it's not the external wounds that remain, but the ones in his soul. I have two children, aged 17 and 15, and I'm afraid to let them go out in this climate."
The woman spoke of a fearful community and emphasized how violence is spreading like wildfire, fueled by social problems and a "total lack of integration with foreigners."
The words of the aunt and of the deputy Borrelli sound like an alarm bell, highlighting a situation that seems to be spiraling out of control.
The attack on the 14-year-old is not an isolated incident, but further confirmation of a phenomenon that requires urgent and targeted interventions, not only in terms of safety but also social and family issues. The Poggiomarino community is now wondering how to stop this wave of violence before the situation escalates further.
Article published by Gustavo Gentile on August 3, 2025, at 17:35 PM
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It's truly sad to see violence among young people on the rise. This incident makes us think about how families and society must do more to prevent such acts. We hope the authorities will act to stop this escalation.