Galatina police arrest man for abusing mother and grandmother

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Galatina following reports of domestic violence and threats against his mother and elderly grandmother. Police responded to an emergency call regarding a violent dispute and found the individual in an agitated state, likely due to alcohol and drug use.

During a search of the suspect's room, authorities recovered a folding knife, a precision scale, and tools used for consuming narcotics. Investigations revealed that the man had been demanding money from his family to fund his drug and alcohol consumption. This behavior follows a previous incident in October 2025, which resulted in court-ordered restraining measures. Despite the expiration of those measures, the suspect's conduct escalated to include death threats against his grandmother and property damage. The man was taken to the Lecce prison and faces additional charges for violating previous orders to stay away from his family.