Sara Guglielmetti There's a potential breakthrough regarding the so-called minicar gang, which has spread panic in Rome's Monteverde, Testaccio, and Trastevere neighborhoods. Six attacks have already been reported, including that of actor Davide Iacopini, who is still hospitalized in serious condition. Here's what's been discovered about the attackers.
Minicar gang: Is a breakthrough imminent in the investigation?
Investigations continue unabated to track down the so-called minicar gang, which has been wreaking havoc in Rome's Monteverde, Testaccio, and Trastevere neighborhoods for weeks. Six attacks have already been reported, including that of actor Davide Iacopini , who was attacked on October 5th on Via Barrili. He remains in serious condition.
The actor has already undergone two neurosurgeries due to a severe head injury. The individuals attacked were either on foot, on bicycles, or on scooters. According to witnesses, the perpetrators were in a black minivan, a vehicle that is currently being sought. The evidence gathered so far and the images from surveillance cameras have already narrowed down the case, with the investigation nearing a breakthrough.
Minicar gang investigation breaks ground: attackers discovered
We are close to a possible breakthrough in the identification of the so-called minicar gang . The testimony of the assaulted individuals, for example, was crucial, with one of the victims noticing a very young man with short blond hair and a slim build in the minicar. This description, combined with images from surveillance cameras, could help investigators identify the boy. The description of the minicar, dark in color and with a dent on the hood, is also crucial, with investigators attempting to trace its license plate. Meanwhile, the theft of a minicar with characteristics similar to those described by the victims has reportedly been reported in the past few hours. As for the motive, the possibility of a social media challenge is gaining traction.