🇮🇹 Photos of Salim El Koudri have been released.
Police say there is no evidence the 31-year-old Moroccan who conducted a car attack in downtown Modena had religious motives or signs of Islamic radicalization.
The motivation, according to his own words to investigators, was: "I am bullied, marginalized, and live in a racist country."
The prosecutor's office stated the attack was due to serious mental health issues. El Koudri suffers from schizoid personality disorder.
He previously received treatment at the Mental Health Center in Castelfranco Emilia. However, since 2024, he stopped attending appointments.
JUST IN: Car ramming attack suspect in Italy identified as Salim El Koudri.
🔺Several seriously injured, 1 woman lost both her legs.
🔺The 31-year-old Moroccan has Italian citizenship and stabbed 1 victim.
Mayor Massimo Mezzetti: “Too soon to make assumptions.”
May 17, 2026 · 10:43 PM UTC
