Police warning for 12-year-olds says Piantedosi

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 7 - Minors as young as 12 will henceforth be given a verbal warning by the local police chief if they commit crimes with sentences of no less than five years, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said Thursday explaining the government's bew Caivano Decree.
    "The institute of the police chief's warning is also extended to minors aged between 12 and 14 for offences with a sentence of no less than five years", the minister told a press conference.
    (ANSA).