Afragola, chase and violence against a foreigner: three minors throw a garbage can into the square.

Violence, bullying, and racism once again reveal their most disturbing face in Afragola, where three young men chased a man of foreign origin across a deserted square, even throwing a garbage can at him. Those who witnessed it were unable to stop it, but they had the courage to document and report it, breaking the silence that often surrounds similar incidents.

The attack, which occurred in broad daylight, speaks to an increasingly troubling climate, where the lack of educational and social support is giving way to oppression and gratuitous hatred. Not just a prank, but an act that has generated fear and a sense of powerlessness, transforming a public square into a place of intimidation.

Green-Left Alliance MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli and Europa Verde regional director Salvatore Iavarone spoke out about the incident. "What's happening in Afragola isn't an isolated incident, but rather yet another sign of a cultural decline that particularly affects young people," said Borrelli. "When children and adolescents insult, threaten, and humiliate someone because of their skin color or condition, perhaps just for entertainment, it means someone has failed first: the family, the institutions, the state. We can't expect citizens to intervene at the risk of their own safety, but it's crucial to continue reporting."

Iavarone echoes this sentiment, calling the community to its responsibilities. "Those who love Afragola don't defend it by denying the evidence, but by addressing the problems. Racism, bullying, and violence among minors aren't fought with occasional outrage or social media comments, but with serious educational policies, community outreach, and support for schools and families. We can't accept someone being afraid to speak out because they're alone in a deserted square: this is a defeat for everyone."

"We express our solidarity with the victim and with those who had the courage to report what happened," Borrelli and Iavarone conclude. "Afragola isn't like this, but it will become a better city only when we stop looking the other way and start taking responsibility for what happens."