The man who attacked doctors and nurses at the emergency room of Grassi in Ostia last night was arrested by the Carabinieri.
According to the reconstruction, the fifty-eight-year-old arrived drunk at the hospital to visit his hospitalized mother, but it was not during visiting hours. He then kicked and punched two doctors and three nurses. In the car, the Carabinieri of the Vitinia station also found and seized a switchblade.
"The Management of ASL Roma 3", it was announced yesterday, "expresses solidarity and closeness to the healthcare personnel of Grassi for the vile attack suffered yesterday inside the Emergency Room. We sincerely thank the five operators who, after what happened, remained in the hospital until the end of their shift, in addition to the Security and the Police who intervened promptly. We will immediately guarantee our staff not only psychological support but also legal support, necessary to face the matter together and to ensure that there is even greater protection and safety within our healthcare facilities".
(Online Union)