A siege. This is what residents of some areas of Sassari's lower historic center are experiencing. Between shouting, drug dealing, and nighttime violence, sleep is becoming a waking dream for residents.
Yesterday morning at 4:00 a.m., another early start was caused by the cries of people being chased. "We saw sticks being brandished and heard people begging not to be beaten," some witnesses reported . Traces of blood were evident on the ground in Via Ramai, stretching for several meters. But this was only the latest incident of brawling in the alleys. A few days ago, at night, punches and kicks were exchanged between immigrants on Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
"There were people on the ground," a young woman said, "and I was scared. I started running, holding the pepper spray." A "weapon" she can't part with if she returns home in the dark.
Unfortunately, the State Police raid in May didn't change the situation. "There's desperation now. We don't know what to do anymore," residents say.
