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Sono stato/a aggredito/a — chiamate la polizia!

I have been attacked — call the police!

Pronunciation

'Aggredito' = ag-greh-DEE-toh (m), 'aggredita' = ag-greh-DEE-tah (f). Passive construction — agree gender.

When to use it

After being the victim of a physical attack — alerting bystanders and requesting police assistance.

What it means

'Sono stato/a aggredito/a' is the passive passato prossimo — 'I have been attacked'. Gender agreement on both 'stato' and 'aggredito' is required. 'Aggressione' (assault/attack) is the legal term. Call 113 (Polizia di Stato) or 112. The attack must be reported as a 'querela' (formal criminal complaint) — you have 3 months to file this for most offences. Police can assist immediately.

Variations

Mi hanno rapinato a mano armata!

I've been robbed at gunpoint!

'Rapina a mano armata' = armed robbery — a more serious offence.

L'aggressore è fuggito verso Via Roma — maglia nera.

The attacker fled towards Via Roma — black shirt.

Give description and direction immediately — vital for police.

Ho bisogno di cure mediche dopo l'aggressione.

I need medical care after the attack.

Injuries from assault are documented by police and medics for legal proceedings.

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Cultural Note

In Italy, the Polizia di Stato (113) handles urban crime including assault and robbery. Carabinieri (112) also respond to all emergencies. Street crime (aggressione, borseggio, rapina) should be reported within 3 months to preserve your right to file a criminal complaint (querela). Injuries must be documented by a doctor (referto medico) — this document is essential evidence in criminal proceedings.