Overview

• Two siblings aged 8 and 10 were injured while playing in their grandmother’s garden in Lavinio, in the Anzio area of Rome’s province.
• The children were flown by helicopter ambulance to Ospedale Bambino Gesù in code red and remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Witnesses say the grandmother’s rottweiler, equipped with a valid microchip, leapt over a secure fence before attacking the siblings.
• Servizio Veterinario has impounded the dog for a behavioral assessment as Carabinieri continue to collect evidence on the incident.
• Prosecutors will review compliance with Italian laws on potentially dangerous breeds and home containment requirements to determine owner liability.