The spokespersons of migrant groups of various nationalities on September 2 met with the prefect of Naples in the wake of a protest in Grumo Nevano near the port city to denounce episodes of intolerance and racism.

The demonstrators, coming from various municipalities around Naples, staged the protest in front of the Carabinieri police precinct of Grumo Nevano.

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'Migrant attacked by teen gang'

Everything started with an episode that allegedly occurred at dawn on September 1 in a small town near Naples, local daily Il Mattino reports.

A migrant spokesman told the paper that "one of us was severely beaten by a group of boys." He was repeatedly hit on the head.

"It's not the first time something like this happens. We have also been attacked with glass bottles over the past few months,” the spokesperson told Il Mattino. “We didn't do anything wrong - it's unfair.”

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Dozens of foreigners marched from Casandrino to Grumi Nevano, chanting "stop the violence" during the protest on Sunday.

Carabinieri police spoke with demonstrators to prevent excessive tension and violence, according to local media reports. The protest slowed down traffic and the area was sealed but no incidents were reported.

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