Italian anarchist arrested for possession of terrorist material and violence against a public official
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An Italian anarchist was arrested by the Rome police on charges of possession of material for terrorist purposes, aggravated injuries and violence against a public official, in relation to the wounding of a Digos official during a demonstration on 18 April in support of Alfredo Cospito.
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Why It Matters
The arrest is linked to the demonstration on 18 April in Rome in support of Alfredo Cospito, an anarchist detained under the 41-bis regime, during which a Digos official was injured.
In his mobile phone and other electronic devices he had instructions on how to prepare bombs or sabotage essential public services such as railway traffic and penitentiary institutions. On charges of possession of material for terrorist purposes and other crimes, an Italian anarchist was arrested by the police in execution of a precautionary custody order, issued by the investigating judge of the Court of Rome, at the request of the Prosecutor's Office. He must also answer for aggravated and permanent injuries to the face and violence and aggravated resistance to a public official, with reference to the wounding of a Digos official during the demonstration in Rome on 18 April in support of Alfredo Cospito.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A criminal trial will be initiated against the anarchist for the alleged crimes
Very likely · Within weeks
Further investigations could be carried out on the anarchist's contacts and activities
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific type of material was found in the anarchist's possession?
- What are the exact charges of aggravated and permanent facial injury?
- Did the anarchist have ties to organized groups or did he act alone?
