Ravenna, two individuals have been banned from prison for one year: threats with a knife and resisting law enforcement in the historic center.

Il Police Chief of Ravenna, Gianpaolo Patruno, issued a provision prohibiting access and parking - the so-called Daspo Willy – valid for a year, towards a young foreigner and an Italian citizenBoth had been reported at liberty in the last few days by the Police forces, for a series of violent behaviors that occurred near a place in the historic center of Ravenna.

The first episode dates back to last weekend: in the middle of the night, a 27-year-old drunk started a discussion with the control service personnel of the premises, accusing them of having prevented him from entering. During the argument, the man threatened the staff with a knife, unless they give up on the arrival of the Carabinieri.

The second intervention, carried out by the State Police Flying Squad, saw a protagonist 47 year old Italian, already known to the police. The man, in evident psycho-physical alteration due to alcohol abuse, was arguing heatedly with some customers outside the same establishment. Stopped by the officers, he showed himself uncooperative, opposing resistance and taking an attitude threatening during the check.

Both subjects were reported while at liberty for the crimes contested. At the end of the investigation carried out by the Anti-Crime Division of the Ravenna Police Headquarters, it was notified Daspo Willy, a preventive measure aimed at protecting public safety and countering episodes of violence in nightlife venues.