Pedara police arrest 32‑year‑old for stalking ex‑girlfriend under Italy’s ‘Codice Rosso’

In Pedara, Sicily, Carabinieri responded to a 112 emergency call after a young woman reported that her former partner was loitering outside her home. Officers arrived promptly and found the 32‑year‑old suspect inside his car parked near the victim’s residence. He was arrested on the spot and charged with stalking (atti persecutori) under Italy’s “Codice Rosso” framework, which enables swift action in cases of gender‑based violence.

Investigators said the man had repeatedly pressured the woman with messages, threats and intimidating behaviour that had persisted long after their relationship ended, causing her severe anxiety. Following the arrest, a judge ordered a restraining measure prohibiting the suspect from approaching the victim or any of her frequented locations within at least 500 metres.

The case highlights the rapid response mechanisms available to Italian law‑enforcement for domestic‑violence and stalking offenses.