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Brindisi security concerns rise after police officers injured

Security concerns have resurfaced in Brindisi following a violent incident near the railway station. Two police officers were injured while intervening to protect a woman during an attempted sexual assault. The suspect, a 33-year-old man, was arrested at the scene.

This event follows a series of recent brawls, assaults, and acts of violence in the area between the station and Piazza Crispi. In response, police unions are calling for increased staffing, better equipment, and improved operational conditions to ensure officer safety. Local political factions are debating the necessity of urban security pacts and increased territorial presence to address the rising crime in the district.

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Brescia · Brindisi · Laura Castelletti · SIAP