Naples, horror at the station: 16-year-old girl molested, relatives restrain the attacker before arrest.

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Naples Horror at the Station: 16-Year-Old Molested, Relatives Stop the Attacker Before Arrest. 2026 07 23

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The outlines of an ordinary day turned into a waking nightmare in the heart of Naples Central Station. A sixteen-year-old girl was abused while inside the train station with some family members. The violence, committed in a crowd, sent the young girl into a panic, but it didn't stop her from finding the strength to raise the alarm and call for help.

The family's reaction and the capture

Under the incredulous eyes of passers-by, the relatives' response was immediate: they set off in pursuit of the attacker, a man without a regular residence permit, managing to intercept him and facilitate the intervention of the State Police officers.

Officers from the Railway Police Department arrived promptly to bring the man to justice. The arrest was later confirmed by a judge.

The incident immediately sparked a political storm. Severino Nappi, deputy coordinator of the League in Campania and a member of the Federal Council, harshly addressed the matter: "A man, illegally residing in Italy, was arrested for raping a minor inside the Central Station. Are these the 'resources' the left is talking about, the same ones who, amid the silence and complicit inaction of the Municipality, continue to make entire neighborhoods of the city increasingly unlivable and dangerous?" Nappi then thanked the police, calling for the perpetrator's immediate repatriation.

Crackdown on Piazza Garibaldi: the findings of "Stazioni Sicure"

The operation didn't stop with the dramatic case of the minor. As part of the extraordinary "Safe Stations" raid, the Railway Police—supported by the Campania Crime Prevention Unit—made three more crucial arrests in the same urban area:
Pickpocketing on the subway: A man was arrested after stealing a tourist's wallet at the Piazza Garibaldi subway stop.
Food Hall Assault: A second individual, after stealing some drinks, attacked and threatened the owner of a business and a security guard.
Drug dealing in Corso Novara: In a location not far from the station, officers surprised and stopped a pusher intent on selling a dose of cocaine, finding him in possession of several packages ready for sale.

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What to know about safety at train stations

Here are some key points about station safety and the measures taken by the authorities.

Security: Train stations are monitored by law enforcement to ensure the safety of travelers.
Posts: In case of emergencies, it is essential to raise an alert with the relevant authorities.
Operations: Operations like 'Safe Stations' aim to prevent crime and ensure a safe environment.
Support: Citizens are encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting suspicious behavior.