MilanoA 24-year-old man reports a sexual assault in the city center; a 22-year-old man is arrested and charged. Forensic investigators are investigating.

An alleged sexual assault occurred during the night between Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, in the heart of Milano, led to the complaint of a 22-year-old man. The victim, a 24-year-old woman, told the police that she had been attacked shortly after 3:00 a.m. near a club on Via Molino delle Armi, a short walk from Piazza Vetra, an area known for its nightlife.

The young woman's complaint and the intervention of the rescue services

The girl, visibly shaken, managed to call for help immediately after the attack. A patrol from the Mobile Radio Unit responded to Via Crocefisso, at the corner of Via della Colma, where the young woman was located and assisted. According to the complaint, the assault apparently occurred on the hood of a car parked in that stretch of street, characterized by a dimly lit recess between two buildings and a flowerbed.

An Areu 118 ambulance also arrived on site and transported the 24-year-old to code yellow at the Mangiagalli Clinic. Here the young woman was taken in by the Sexual and Domestic Violence Relief (SVSeD), the specialized center for victims of abuse active within the hospital.

The arrest of the alleged perpetrator of the violence

The alleged perpetrator, a 22-year-old Italian man with no criminal record, had already been identified and detained by security personnel at the club near the scene of the attack. Upon the arrival of the Carabinieri, the young man was identified and subsequently arrested. reported while at libertyThe investigation will now try to establish precisely the dynamics of the events and the boy's actual role.

A central area transformed into a crime scene

The alleged assault occurred in one of Milan's busiest nightlife areas: Via Molino delle Armi and the Via Crocefisso area, not far from parks, clubs, and nightlife hotspots. The very layout of the street—with dimly lit areas and barely visible recesses—may have favored the attacker's actions or made it more difficult for the young woman to defend herself.

The findings of the Scientific Police

From the early hours of the night until 6.15 in the morning, the specialists of the Scientific Investigations Section The Carabinieri conducted a thorough inspection. The technicians took photographs, identified any useful evidence, and acquired footage from the area's video surveillance cameras. They also collected statements from the club's staff, passersby, and anyone nearby who might have noticed suspicious activity.

The goal is to reconstruct the entire sequence of events to confirm or deny the victim's version and establish any criminal liability.

Investigations ongoing

The 22-year-old's situation is currently being examined by investigators. Investigators are cross-referencing evidence from technical surveys, surveillance cameras, and statements collected. Only after these investigations have been completed will it be possible to establish a clear picture of the facts and determine whether to pursue more serious charges.

The incident brings to the forefront the issue of safety in Milan's nightlife districts, where, alongside the entertainment, there are increasingly frequent incidents of violence, assault, and abuse.