First he threatened to kill the owners of a bar in Sassari, showing his fist wrapped in a bicycle chain, then he resisted checks and arrests by state police officers.

The incident occurred yesterday in Via Rosello and involved a 43-year-old man from Sassari.

The police officers from the Flying Squad responded to the scene and had to deal with the suspect, who resisted both when he was identified, struggling and elbowing, and when he was allowed into the police car.

Once inside he kicked one of the rear windows, knocking it out of the seal.

This morning, the man was brought to court in Sassari for a summary hearing. Judge Marta Guadalupi ordered that he, represented by Elisabetta Udassi, be confirmed in custody and required to report to the police station. The prosecutor was Gianni Caria.

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