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Rome Park Attack: Three Arrested in Alleged Gang Rape and Robbery

The inquiry now centers on forensic checks after reports that DNA may not match a suspect.

Overview

  • An 18-year-old was assaulted during a robbery in a secluded area of Tor Tre Teste on October 25 as her boyfriend was restrained.
  • Police arrested three Moroccan nationals in the case, detaining two on October 28 in Rome and apprehending a third in Venice in recent days.
  • Investigators report fingerprint matches on the shattered car window that tie the detained men to the scene.
  • Authorities are examining whether additional attackers were involved and whether similar robberies in nearby areas follow the same pattern.
  • A passing private security guard saw the assault, alerted police, and his intervention helped drive the attackers off.