Some people on scooters reached him and attacked him. He was rushed to hospital and is now in intensive care

December 27, 2025 (changed at 5.47pm) – MILAN

Bruno Petronean 18-year-old footballer with no criminal record, was stabbed in the nightlife area of ​​Chiaia, in Naples, after a scooter chase occurred in the middle of the night. The episode is over shortly after 1.15 and, due to its method and speed, it suggests a premeditated action. A few moments, a targeted approach and two blows inflicted with precision: just enough to leave the boy on the ground in very serious conditions. The police intervened immediately.

The dynamics of the facts

According to the first investigations by the operational unit, the young man was in the company of some friends when he was supposed to be approached by strangers riding at least two scooters. There are no discussions or verbal confrontation. The attack was immediate: two knife blowsto the left side of the abdomen and to the side, then the escape of those responsible. Part of the scene was filmed by surveillance cameras present in the area of ​​via Bisignano. The videos document the arrival of the vehicles and the excitement of a few seconds, but at the moment they do not allow the attackers to be identified.

the possible motive

Investigators do not rule out the possibility of this of a punitive expedition. It remains to be clarified what may have triggered the attack: perhaps a previous argument, a provocation or a banal pretext that suddenly degenerated.

the intervention of the emergency services

The eighteen year old was rescued by 118 e urgently transferred to San Paolo Hospital. During the night he was subjected to a surgery with removal of the spleen and stitching of the wounds. AND admitted to intensive carewhere he is in serious condition.

Who is Bruno Petrone

The victim, with no criminal record, is a resident of the Arenaccia area and originally from Minturno. Student and amateur footballer, plays midfielder and he plays in AngriCampania team of Excellence; he has also made a presence in the past in Serie C with Sorrento. The investigation is currently being conducted by the Carabinieri of the operational unit of the Napoli Centro company and by the military of the Chiaia station.



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