Scandiano merchant reported for assault following package delivery dispute

A 38-year-old merchant in Scandiano has been reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office of Reggio Emilia following a physical altercation with a 22-year-old courier. The incident, which occurred on September 4, reportedly began as a dispute over a package delivery.

The courier stated that after finding no one at the business, he left a package with an adjacent shop. When he attempted to explain this to the merchant, the situation escalated into verbal threats and physical violence. The merchant allegedly pushed the courier and struck him with a punch to the neck and a slap to the face.

The victim received medical treatment at the Scandiano hospital for neck trauma and muscle contraction, resulting in a seven-day prognosis. Following an investigation by the Casalgrande Carabinieri, which included photographic identification by the victim, the suspect was identified and charged with personal injury and threats.