Two young boys attacked in Villa Bellini in Catania by a baby gang of peers: investigations ongoing.

Last Updated: March 29, 2024

In Catania, two children, a boy and a girl under the age of 14, were surrounded in Villa Bellini and beaten by five boys on bicycles, who allegedly slapped and kicked them. The assault occurred yesterday. The two children reported the incident to a police patrol in the area. The police stayed with them until their parents arrived, while other officers conducted searches in Villa Bellini. It has been reported that the two victims did not seek medical treatment at the Emergency Room. The Mobile Squad of the Police Department is investigating the incident and is reviewing surveillance footage from the area.