Vasto Mayor Francesco Menna targeted in verbal assault and death threats

Francesco Menna, the Mayor of Vasto and President of the Province of Chieti, was subjected to a verbal assault and death threats in front of the town hall. Reports indicate the incident may have stemmed from a dispute regarding the occupation of a property confiscated from organized crime that is currently part of the municipal assets.

The Carabinieri intervened to settle the tension and identified and removed the individual responsible the following morning. The incident has drawn bipartisan condemnation from regional and national institutions, including members of the Senate, who emphasized that legality must not be subject to mediation.

This event follows a previous intimidation attempt against Menna in December 2022. Political leaders have expressed solidarity with the mayor, noting that such attacks against local administrators reflect broader social tensions and the challenges faced by those managing municipal resources.