Police charges in Pisa, direct summonses for 9 officers

Nine police officers received direct summonses for 'culpable excess in the performance of duty' during the charges on 23 February 2024 to prevent a student demonstration from reaching Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the university headquarters are located. La Nazione reported it this morning.

The square had been closed and the police opposed an attempt by the demonstrators to get there. Truncheons were used, a certain number of young people, 15 of which 11 were minors - the newspaper reports today - were injured and sought treatment in the emergency room. The hypothesis of accusation for the nine officers is related to an excessive use of force in restoring public order. The pre-trial hearing will be held in July 2027 to decide whether the proceedings will continue or not, and how many agents will go to trial.

The nine policemen were on duty in Pisa and the Florence Mobile Unit at the time. Videos documented the riots.

Also due to the same circumstances, the 15 injured young people were investigated for resisting a public official. The position of 10 minors over time has been archived. The proceedings for the five adults remain open.