New Year's Eve in Milan

Tourists report sexual assaults

On New Year's Eve in Milan, there were alleged sexual assaults on young female tourists.

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The Milan public prosecutor's office is currently investigating sexual assaults on young female tourists on New Year's Eve. There are at least five cases, and around 30 young men are said to have been involved in the sexual assaults.

In one case, an English woman was celebrating the New Year with her boyfriend in Milan Cathedral Square. There, the couple met a group from Belgium, four women and two boys, according to the judiciary. The six were then surrounded by a group of around 30 young men.

A Belgian woman reported the case to the police in her country of origin and reported serious sexual harassment. It had been a "nightmare night". According to her, the attack happened shortly after midnight when there was a large crowd on the cathedral square.

Psychological help sought
The Belgian and her girlfriend and friends are still in shock, it was said. The student said she had sought psychological help.

An Italian woman was also prepared to press charges. The victims would also include a South American woman who has yet to be identified. The victims are 20 and 21 years old.

The incident is reminiscent of New Year's Eve 2022, when groups of young migrants attacked dozens of girls and women celebrating the New Year in Milan's Cathedral Square, including two German tourists. At the time, two young Egyptians were sentenced to prison.