Racist beating in Piazza Armerina, one member of the gang identified: he is 17 years old

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

The article describes the assault on a Somali woman in Piazza Armerina, Italy, by a group of young people. The woman, a caregiver, was walking home when she was insulted and physically attacked, resulting in a broken nose. One of the assailants, a 17-year-old boy, has been identified through surveillance footage. The article also mentions a history of intolerance in the area, including a previous act of vandalism against a refugee installation. The woman, who is still hospitalized, is not part of the Don Bosco 2000 association but is part of the Somali community in Piazza Armerina.