Susanna Riva On 9 September 2026, in Perugia, the Carabinieri of the Ponte San Giovanni Station and the Radiomobile Section of the Perugia Company made an arrest for sexual assault, resisting a public official and aggravated damage.
The suspect, a 49-year-old Tunisian, was arrested after an incident that occurred inside a local public establishment . According to the reconstruction of events, the man, in a state of psychophysical alteration due to alcohol consumption, allegedly approached a female employee of the establishment, performing sexual acts against her will.
The circumstances of the arrest
The Carabinieri had to intervene to arrest the man, who actively resisted the officers. During the arrest, the 49-year-old assaulted the officers, hurled offensive insults at them , and damaged the officer's vehicle. Despite his resistance, the man was neutralized without further injury.
Validation of the arrest
The preliminary investigations judge validated the Tunisian's arrest, ordering the application of the precautionary prison measure . The suspect is being defended by the lawyer Antonio Cozza.
The incident has attracted particular attention due to the seriousness of the crimes committed and the resistance during arrest. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain further details.