# Bologna mayor Lepore safety and online attacks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bologna-mayor-lepore-safety-and-online-attacks > Updated: 2026-08-01T00:15:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Mayor Matteo Lepore of Bologna was urged by local officials to address rising safety concerns in the nearby town of San Giovanni in Persiceto, where incidents such as the early closure of a bar had heightened fears of violence and intimidation. Councilor Michael Santi called for a joint meeting with Persiceto’s mayor to share responsibility for public safety, while political commentators warned that right‑wing forces were seeking to undermine the city’s progressive leadership. The following day, Lepore reported a coordinated online hate campaign targeting him with thousands of AI‑generated fake social‑media accounts. The false narratives, which included fabricated claims about police protection, spread after the death of Abderrahim Fakir and were described as a threat to democratic debate and upcoming elections. Lepore announced he would file a formal complaint with the Polizia Postale and urged national authorities to regulate the creators of such accounts, noting that he had already received police protection. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Mayor Matteo Lepore Files Police Complaint on Fake Hate Campaign in Bologna Bologna mayor Matteo Lepore will lodge a police complaint after thousands of AI‑generated fake accounts spread hate and false claims following Abderrahim Fakir’s death, warning of threats to democratic debate. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayor-matteo-lepore-files-police-complaint-on-fake-hate-campaign-in-bologna ### 2026-07-31: Mayor Matteo Lepore of Bologna tackles safety concerns amid political tensions Mayor Matteo Lepore and Persiceto officials are urged to address safety concerns amid political tension, with calls for shared responsibility and broader civic engagement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayor-matteo-lepore-of-bologna-tackles-safety-concerns-amid-political-tensions --- Cite as: Bologna mayor Lepore safety and online attacks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bologna-mayor-lepore-safety-and-online-attacks