With chairs and fists: severe violence between tourists and shop owners at a prestigious destination
A brawl broke out on the popular Italian island of Capri after reports stated that shop owners asked a group of tourists to move their children from the entrance to their shop. The unusual incident, which lasted several minutes, was documented by stunned passersby.
A brawl that spiraled out of control broke out on the popular Italian island of Capri between tourists and souvenir shop owners. This occurred after, according to reports, the shop owners asked a group of tourists to move their children who were standing at the entrance to the shop. The incident took place in broad daylight in the Marina Grande port area, one of the busiest places on the island, and was documented in videos showing those involved hitting each other with fists, kicks, and even chairs.
"The reasons were trivial, but it was a very unpleasant event," said the mayor of Capri, Paolo Falco, after the video was forwarded to him. "However, this is not a security emergency. When two million people arrive, unfortunately, an argument can happen."
According to reports, the brawl lasted several minutes, while stunned tourists and locals stood around and watched. Falco stated that the municipality has mobilized all available forces, together with the municipal police, to reinforce patrols in the busiest areas.
