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An afternoon of violence in Pontedera
This afternoon, the tranquility of Pontedera, a town in the province of Pisa, was shaken by an episode of violence involving a foreign man. The latter attempted to rob a perfume shop in the center, hitting a saleswoman on the head with a bottle.
Fortunately, the woman's injuries were not serious, but the act of violence has caused alarm among citizens and shopkeepers in the area.
The dynamics of the accident
According to reconstructions, the man initially asked the clerk to hand over the money in the register. When she refused, he reacted violently, hitting the woman with a beer bottle. Not content, he also attempted to attack another clerk who came to the rescue, before fleeing. However, the police managed to stop him and arrest him shortly after the incident.
A context of growing insecurity
This episode is not an isolated one. The arrested man, in fact, was already known to the police for problematic behavior, probably related to alcohol abuse. Before attempting the robbery, he allegedly hit an employee of another store and, previously, had stolen food from a supermarket. The situation has raised concerns among shopkeepers, so much so that Confcommercio has requested an urgent meeting with the mayor to discuss security in the city.
Community reactions
Confcommercio's general director, Federico Pieragnoli, expressed his indignation, stating that the situation has become intolerable and that it is necessary to act with determination. The request for a meeting with the prefect is seen as a fundamental step to address the growing insecurity that afflicts Pontedera. The traders, concerned about the safety of entrepreneurs, citizens and workers, are asking for concrete measures to guarantee a safer environment.