Carabinieri in Portogruaro summon parents of 10 teens who blocked pedestrians

Carabinieri in Portogruaro, Italy, identified a group of ten children aged 12 to 14 who blocked pedestrians and vehicles as a challenge, prompting authorities to summon their parents for formal talks. The incidents occurred in the city center, including an episode where a man was surrounded and told he could not pass, and another where bicycles were used to block cars at a supermarket. Witnesses reported feeling genuine apprehension during the encounters. No formal criminal charges have been filed, but the Carabinieri will hold meetings with the minors and families to raise awareness. The action follows a series of risky behaviors by local youth, including speeding and intimidating passersby.