Rozzano – The protests in Rozzano have led to legal repercussions. Following spontaneous, unauthorized marches on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has received a report from the Carabinieri. Two men have been charged in connection with one of the attacks. They are suspected of assault, possibly with a racist motive. This legal classification is preliminary and may change as the investigation progresses.
It all started with an incident on Wednesday morning. A 24-year-old Moroccan man allegedly attacked or harassed a woman and was subsequently beaten by bystanders before law enforcement intervened. That evening, the same man was attacked again during a spontaneous gathering. In addition, a Moroccan man in his 40s was beaten. Security forces had to step in to prevent the situation from escalating further.
What the investigation into the rounds in Rozzano is intended to clarify
The initial focus is on the attack on the 40-year-old man. Investigators must use video footage, witness statements, and identifications to determine who was directly involved and whether the victim’s ethnic background was a motive for the crime. Chief Prosecutor Marcello Viola is coordinating the investigation; a prosecutor in charge has yet to be assigned. The presumption of innocence applies. Whether additional incidents or individuals will be included in the investigation depends on the ongoing inquiries.
On Friday, a pre-registered and peaceful march took place through the neighborhood. City and law enforcement authorities explicitly distinguished this event from vigilantism. At the same time, the Carabinieri stepped up their checks: 57 people, 21 vehicles, and one establishment were inspected. One person was arrested for a drug offense, and four others were charged. Rozzano is the only municipality in northern Italy to be included in the measures of the so-called Caivano Decree against juvenile crime and social neglect. However, this special security status does not alter the fact that inspections and law enforcement remain the exclusive responsibility of the competent authorities.
