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Two teenagers identified in Rome minicar attacks
Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 were identified in connection with attacks in Rome on 4 and 5 October.
Investigators say six people were attacked from a minicar, including actor Davide Iacopini, who remains in hospital in serious condition.
The attacks involved passers-by, cyclists and people on electric scooters in the Monteverde area.
Police traced a black minicar with distinctive lights and stickers, using witness accounts and security camera footage; the vehicle was seized.
The teenagers admitted their involvement when questioned, and they have been reported on suspicion of attempted murder.
The case now goes to Rome's juvenile prosecutor, who will assess the allegations.
Iacopini's condition remains serious, and his prognosis has not been disclosed.
Police in Rome identified two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, as suspects in six attacks involving a minicar on 4 and 5 October.
The attacks took place in Rome and included an assault that left actor Davide Iacopini seriously injured.
The teenagers were questioned by prosecutors and admitted the attacks, according to the reports.
Police seized a black minicar believed to have been used in the attacks.
Investigators traced the vehicle using CCTV footage and a mechanic’s account of its distinctive red light and stickers.
The case is being referred to the juvenile prosecutor’s office, with attempted murder among the accusations reported.
- Who
- Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were identified as suspects.
- What
- They are accused of six attacks from a minicar; reports say they admitted the acts.
- When
- The attacks took place on 4 and 5 October. The suspects were identified on 14 October.
- Where
- Rome, including the Monteverde area.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Six attacks involving a minicar took place in Rome, including the assault on Davide Iacopini.
Witnesses reported a black minicar with distinctive features, according to Sky TG24.
Police identified the two teenagers, questioned them and seized the minicar.
- Suspects
- A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old
- Attacks
- Six
- Dates of attacks
- 4 and 5 October
- Vehicle
- Black minicar seized by police
- Victim
- Actor Davide Iacopini was seriously injured and remained in hospital under reserved prognosis
- Investigation
- Case referred to the juvenile prosecutor’s office; attempted murder is among the reported accusations
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Abbiamo dato una risposta veloce a un caso che aveva creato allarme tra i cittadini. Abbiamo fatto la nostra parte e ringrazio per questo il pm Ambrogio Cassiani, coordinato dal procuratore aggiunto Giuseppe Cascini, i carabinieri e la polizia locale per l’attività svolta