Vice-parish priest of Santa Maria del Soccorso attacked

In brief

A vice-parish priest at Santa Maria del Soccorso in Prato was attacked and threatened yesterday evening. The incident occurred outside the church, an area where the Diocese of Prato reports ongoing issues with urban decay and people camping in the spaces in front of the parish.

The Diocese of Prato stated that a group of non-citizens who regularly gather in the area was involved in the incident. Local residents have previously reported that the presence of this group in the area causes significant discomfort.