# Italian teenagers convicted of vandalism in Malta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-teenagers-convicted-of-vandalism-in-malta
> Updated: 2026-09-02T10:15:18.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2.

Two Italian teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were convicted in Malta for vandalizing several parked vehicles in Swieqi. The suspects were apprehended at Malta International Airport while attempting to leave the country. 

Both individuals pleaded guilty and agreed to pay 2,021 euros in damages. Magistrate Giannella Camilleri Busuttil issued suspended prison sentences of ten months and eight months, respectively. Following the court proceedings, the individuals were handed over to immigration authorities for deportation.

## Claims

- Police and forensic experts are investigating the circumstances of the death in Vigevano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A 24-year-old man from El Salvador was found dead in his apartment in Vigevano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The victim had been the target of a homophobic attack on August 21. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- During the August 21 incident, two individuals insulted the victim and pushed him into the Naviglio canal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The two suspects resisted arrest and reportedly brandished a glass bottle at Carabinieri officers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two men have been charged with sexual orientation discrimination, personal injury, threats, and resisting a public official. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An autopsy will be conducted at the University of Pavia to determine the exact cause of death. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Italy: Two 17-year-olds arrested for attempted murder in Calabria

Two 17-year-olds were arrested in Bagnara Calabra for attempted murder following a dispute, while a 24-year-old man was found dead in Vigevano after a recent homophobic attack.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vigevano-man-found-dead-after-recent-homophobic-attack

### 2026-08-22: Two Italian teenagers convicted for vandalism in Swieqi

Two Italian teenagers were convicted and handed to immigration authorities for deportation after vandalizing cars in Swieqi, Malta. Both received suspended prison sentences.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-italian-teenagers-convicted-for-vandalism-in-swieqi

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