Egyptian Father and Son Praised in Italy After Helping Stop Attacker

  Two Egyptians living in Italy, Osama Shalaby and his 20-year-old son Mohamed, have been widely praised after they helped stop the suspect behind the violent car-ramming attack in the Italian city of Modena on Saturday, 16 May. The incident occurred when a man driving at high speed suddenly mounted the pavement in the busy city center of Modena in northern Italy. The driver hit several pedestrians, bicycles, and storefronts, leaving eight people injured, including victims who suffered very serious injuries. According to Italian authorities, the attacker, identified as 31-year-old Salim El Koudri, continued driving through crowded streets before crashing into a shop window. Witnesses described scenes of panic as people ran to escape the speeding vehicle. After the crash, the suspect reportedly got out of the car carrying a knife and tried to flee the area. At that moment, Shalaby and Mohamed chased after him together with several bystanders. Mohamed managed to confront the suspect and disarm him, while his father and others helped hold him until police officers arrived. Italian media strongly praised the bravery of the Egyptian father and son. Reports described them as “heroes” who actedContinue reading “Egyptian Father and Son Praised in Italy After Helping Stop Attacker” The post Egyptian Father and Son Praised in Italy After Helping Stop Attacker first appeared on Egyptian Streets.