Casal di Principe – A State Police intervention resulted in a violent brawl in Casal di Principe, in the Caserta area, resulting in an injured officer and a Nigerian man reported at large.
It all started on Monday, January 12, 2026, around 12 noon, when a report was received by the Emergency Number 112: a person in a clearly altered state was on the street, behaving abnormally.
Officers from the Casal di Principe Police Station responded to the scene. Arriving at [location not specified in the original text], they located the man—a Nigerian citizen—simulating physical exercises in the middle of the road, clearly disoriented.
Upon seeing the uniforms, the man lost control: he began to thrash violently, cursing the officers and lunging at them. A brief but violent struggle ensued, during which one of the officers fell to the ground, suffering a bruised knee and a broken finger. The injuries required immediate medical attention.
Despite resistance, the officers managed to subdue and immobilize the attacker. A personal search led to the discovery and seizure of ten packages containing hashish weighing approximately 40 grams in total—a substance believed to be intended for trafficking—as well as a metal knuckle-duster and three knives without handles, all considered offensive objects.
Following the investigation, the man was reported at large to the Judicial Authority for the crimes of resisting a public official, possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, and unauthorized possession of objects capable of causing harm. The incident is part of a broader series of checks conducted by the State Police in the Caserta area, aimed at combating urban decay, drug dealing, and illegal possession of knives. The injured officer is currently undergoing treatment.
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Detention for the purpose of dealing and assaulting officers? Reported? Is this a joke? He should go to prison for three years and then be deported.
The episode reported in the article highlights the challenging nature of law enforcement's work. It's important that they be supported in dangerous situations, but also that they adequately manage individuals in a state of intoxication.