Police have launched a massive
manhunt for four criminals who performed a violent robbery at
the home of a well-known surgeon in the central province of
Chieti at the weekend.
The man suffered head injuries caused by many punches while
the robbers cut the ear of his wife during the attack.
The gang used the victim's car to flee the scene.
The couple's disabled son was not hurt.
Police said Monday there have been six previous robberies
with beatings and mutilations in the area in recent times.
Police said they are probing a gang that specialises in
brutal robberies.
The last attempted burglary took place at Paglieta near
Chieti on August 4 when a 33-year-old man had his nose broken
and suffered severe bruising.
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