violence The bridge is known as a place where Italian football hooligans known as Ultras from A.S. Roma often attack fans from opposing teams on match days. The lightning attack or puncicata, as it's known in Roman slang, is where a flash mob of Ultras quickly assault another group of fans stabbing them in the buttocks before running away. The bridge is used because its design and locations make it suitable for this type of ambush. In occasion of games played by the other local team S.S.Lazio, the A.S.Roma fans tend to avoid the area, as it is where Lazio Ultras usually gather. See also List of Roman bridges Roman architecture Roman engineering References Sources External links Ritual draws sweethearts to Rome bridge article describing the padlock ritual Google Map Bridges in Rome Roman bridges in Italy Deck arch bridges Stone bridges in Italy Bridges completed in the 2nd century BC 110s BC establishments 2nd-century BC establishments in the Roman Republic 2nd-century BC establishments in Italy Rome Q. I Flaminio Rome Q. II Parioli Rome Q. XV Della Vittoria Rome Q. XVIII Tor di Quinto