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Actor Davide Iacopini in Intensive Care Following Attack in Rome
The actor was hit while riding a scooter; investigations are underway into similar assaults in the area.
Davide Iacopini, an actor known for his roles in 'Suburra' and 'Diaz', is currently in intensive care after being attacked in Rome. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, October 5, while the actor was riding a scooter on Via Barrilli in the Gianicolense district. According to initial reports, the actor was struck by a black microcar, which then left the scene without offering assistance.
Local police are investigating the incident and have already obtained footage from security cameras in the area. Investigators are working to identify those responsible for the attack, who are reportedly teenagers. There are also additional reports of assaults that have occurred recently in the same area, including one woman who reported being pushed while riding her bicycle.
The sister of an Italian man, who recently returned to Rome from Paris, stated that he was also a victim of the same gang, which approached his vehicle. She described one of the occupants of the microcar as a young person between the ages of 16 and 18. It appears that the passengers of this vehicle have been targeting individuals on bicycles and scooters, as evidenced by the modus operandi of the assaults.
The Carabinieri are seeking to gather further testimonies and information on the various assault cases. Statements have surfaced indicating that a possible social media challenge may be the trigger for these acts. A young person reported having experienced a similar attack, confirming a climate of fear within the local community.
Iacopini has undergone surgery, and his prognosis remains confidential, although his condition is considered stable. The accumulation of these events has raised concerns among residents and authorities, leading to intensified investigations regarding the assaults in the Monteverde area.
News of the attack on Iacopini has sparked a strong public reaction, with many citizens demanding increased safety in the streets and decisive action from law enforcement to stop the gang operating the microcar.