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Virtus Guard Luca Vildoza, Wife Detained After Alleged Assault on Bologna Paramedic

Authorities have opened an inquiry into alleged bodily harm to a health worker.

Overview

  • The confrontation followed a road stoppage by an ambulance with lights on after a Virtus Bologna home game near the city centre.
  • Media reports say Vildoza flashed his headlights and braked to force the ambulance to stop, then allegedly grabbed a 54-year-old paramedic by the throat as his wife pulled the woman's hair.
  • A police patrol reportedly witnessed the incident, after which the couple were arrested, spent the night at a station, and were later released.
  • The paramedic was taken to the emergency department for checks and was discharged following tests.
  • Virtus Bologna said the pair believe they were victims of unlawful behavior, while Bologna’s health authority chief condemned attacks on medical staff.