54-year-old man injured with a knife in Taormina street brawl over apartment rental

Last Updated: December 8, 2023

A dispute broke out in Mazzeo, a fraction of Taormina, between two foreigners and two Italians. During the altercation, a knife appeared and a 54-year-old foreigner was grazed and injured. The brawl was reportedly sparked by issues related to the rental of a house to the foreigners. Police and carabinieri responded to the scene and identified those involved in the dispute. Three people were taken to the hospital for medical checks, but no one was seriously injured. The police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fight and the behavior of those involved.