Bologna street vendor assaulted by group of four

A 38-year-old street vendor selling technological accessories was assaulted by a group of four youths in Piazza VIII Agosto, Bologna, on a Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 6:45 PM when the vendor attempted to prevent the group from stealing items from his stall.

The confrontation escalated rapidly. The attackers reportedly attempted to strike the man with a stone and a device similar to a taser. The assault concluded when one of the individuals sprayed an irritant spray directly into the vendor's face at close range, causing severe burning in his eyes and forcing him to the ground.

The four suspects, described by the victim as minors, fled the scene in different directions toward via dei Falegnami and via Indipendenza. A 19-year-old witness summoned emergency services, and the victim received medical assistance from 118 personnel. Carabinieri are investigating the incident, and surveillance footage is being used to identify the suspects.