Pedara, 32-year-old man arrested by Carabinieri for stalking his ex-partner.

Another timely intervention by the Carabinieri to protect victims of violence and stalking. In Pedara, in the province of Catania, officers from the local station arrested a 32-year-old resident of Misterbianco, accused of stalking his ex-partner. The intervention was triggered after the young woman called for help to the emergency number 112, frightened by the presence of her ex-partner outside her home.

Calling for help at 112

The victim, frightened by the situation, immediately contacted 112, reporting the man's presence near her home. Carabinieri from the Pedara station quickly arrived on the scene and located the 32-year-old man in his car, parked near the woman's home. The officers were able to subdue him and, at the same time, secure the woman, preventing the situation from escalating further.

The framework of the reported conduct

The investigations immediately initiated by the Carabinieri revealed a pattern of alleged stalking that, according to the victim's report, continued even after the relationship ended. The young woman reported constant requests for contact, insistent messages, threats, obsessive behavior, and intimidating behavior, behavior that caused her severe anxiety and fear for her safety.

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The escalation on the day of the operation

According to the military's reconstruction, on the very day of the operation, the man intensified his attempts to contact her, showing up at his ex-partner's house and continuing to message her through various communication channels. This situation prompted the victim to seek help from the Carabinieri, allowing for immediate and targeted intervention by the force at a time of heightened tension.

Arrest in flagrante delicto and the Red Code

The rapid response of the Carabinieri from the Pedara station proved crucial. They managed the operation promptly, gathering evidence useful for reconstructing the events and making the arrest in flagrante delicto. This action was carried out in accordance with the procedures established by the "Red Code," the regulatory instrument that allows for a rapid response in cases of domestic violence, gender-based violence, and stalking.

The prohibition on approaching the injured party

Based on the evidence gathered, which will need to be verified in court, the 32-year-old was arrested and, by order of the judicial authorities, placed under a precautionary measure prohibiting him from approaching the victim and the places he usually frequents. The minimum established distance is 500 meters.

An immediate response against stalking

The incident confirms the importance of prompt requests for help and the police's response in cases of suspected stalking. The call to 112 and the Carabinieri's rapid intervention enabled the emergency services to halt a dangerous situation and implement appropriate measures to protect the victim. The force thus reaffirms its role in providing local assistance, especially in situations involving domestic violence, threats, stalking, and in protecting the most vulnerable individuals.