Altercation outside Palermo courthouse: Motorist beaten, phone and gold necklace stolen

Last Updated: October 23, 2023

An altercation over a car accident escalated into physical assault and robbery outside a courthouse in Palermo, as captured in a viral video. Police were able to identify the individuals involved based on footage from social media and surveillance cameras. The incident began when a motorcyclist scratched the car of a man accompanied by his wife and children, leading to a heated argument. The motorcyclist then called for backup, and three more individuals arrived and proceeded to assault and rob the car owner, taking his gold necklace and the cellphone used to document the incident. The victim alerted the authorities, triggering an investigation to apprehend the assailants.