Vandals unleashed in Ghilarza. Primary school gymnasium targeted.
With an iron bar, the sinks and toilets in the bathrooms were destroyed , where the taps were also left open, causing part of the building to flood . The panic door was damaged, forced open to access the gym. However, the shatterproof glass held up despite the attempt to destroy those too. And then the ozone sanitizing machine was damaged, two defibrillators were destroyed, balls were torn, a volleyball net was damaged, equipment was destroyed and everything was turned upside down.
A surreal scene for the janitors on Monday morning. The manager was immediately informed and in turn contacted the mayor Stefano Licheri. The Carabinieri of the Ghilarza Company arrived on site and seized various materials.
In addition to the crowbar, glasses and remains of drinks certainly consumed by those who acted inside the gym.
The damage is considerable: an initial estimate suggests it would range between 5 and 10 thousand euros. But those responsible may have their days numbered. In fact, the images from the cameras in the vicinity of the gym are being examined. An event of unprecedented gravity that has shocked the entire community and for which the Municipality has filed a complaint with the police .
"In the past there have been acts of vandalism in the town, but never something like this. It is a very serious situation and we must immediately identify those responsible, one because they could commit similar acts and two because we must demonstrate that those who make mistakes must pay. We invite those who may know something to come forward", says Mayor Stefano Licheri.
Meanwhile, the community has been harsh in its condemnation and on Facebook there are even those who propose a collection to buy back the tools for the children.
