Santarcangelo di Romagna: Vandals damage historic hospital benches

Vandals damaged historic marble benches at the Franchini Hospital in Santarcangelo di Romagna during the night. The benches, which had been recently restored as part of a 200,000 euro redevelopment project funded by PNRR funds, were overturned and chipped.

Mayor Filippo Sacchetti condemned the act, stating it was an offense to the entire community and a strike against a place dedicated to caring for citizens. This incident follows a series of recent acts of vandalism at the hospital, including damage to lighting.

The Ausl Romagna medical directorate, the municipal administration, and law enforcement are evaluating new security and prevention measures. The redevelopment project, completed in October 2025, had also focused on the historic Rosa Lazzarini pavilion.