Castellammare, security guard attacked in hospital: 50-year-old arrested

Castellammare di Stabia – A violent attack rocked the emergency room at the San Leonardo Hospital in Castellammare di Stabia. At the center of the incident was a security guard, attacked by a 50-year-old man. State Police arrested him on charges of assault, assault, threats, and resisting a public servant.

According to the reconstruction of the officers of the Castellammare Police Station , the men had been alerted by a note received at the local Operations Room, which reported an attack on a security guard by some relatives of a hospitalized patient.

Police intervention

Having quickly arrived on the scene, the officers were approached by the victim, who immediately identified the attacker. The guard reported that the man first insulted her and then physically attacked her.
Based on the incident and the statements collected, officers arrested the 50-year-old, who will now be held by the judicial authorities for further investigation.

The context

The incident is part of a series of recent tensions in the Castellammare di Stabia emergency room area, where other incidents of assault on healthcare and security personnel have been reported. Law enforcement officials reiterate the importance of respecting the rules within hospital facilities, where staff perform a public service.