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Rome Police Chief Excludes Officers Involved in Horse-Fleeing Incident

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rome's police chief removed officers involved in an incident where fireworks caused 30 horses to flee during parade rehearsals.
  • The officers will be excluded from operational duties for their safety and to prevent public backlash.
  • The commander stated no one would be spared and awaits judicial authority before any suspensions.

Rome's police chief, Mario De Sclavis, has taken decisive action following an incident that disrupted rehearsals for the June 2 parade. Approximately 30 horses bolted after a police officer ignited fireworks, causing chaos and concern.

First of all, I excluded them from the parade and, speaking with the commander of the traffic intervention group, I decided that the people involved will be excluded from operational services. Also for their own protection, for their safety, as they could be the target of some insults.

— Mario De SclavisCommander of the Rome Capital Police, explaining the immediate measures taken against officers involved in the horse incident.

De Sclavis announced that the officers involved have been excluded from operational services. "First of all, I excluded them from the parade and, speaking with the commander of the traffic intervention group, I decided that the people involved will be excluded from operational services," he stated. He added that this measure is also "for their own protection, for their safety, as they could be the target of some insults."

I will not spare anyone.

— Mario De SclavisCommander of the Rome Capital Police, emphasizing accountability for the incident.

The commander emphasized his commitment to accountability, declaring, "I will not spare anyone." While investigations are ongoing, De Sclavis confirmed that no individuals have been formally registered as suspects yet. He explained that he must await the prosecutor's decision before implementing any suspensions, stating, "I cannot suspend a person" until the "judicial authority" has ruled. De Sclavis affirmed that he is acting within the scope of his authority to address the situation.

I cannot suspend a person until the judicial authority has ruled. I am doing what is within my power.

— Mario De SclavisCommander of the Rome Capital Police, clarifying the limits of his authority in the ongoing investigation.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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