In a harrowing incident in Naples, a woman leapt from a moving car to escape an assault.

The victim mistakenly entered the vehicle, believing it to be her taxi.

Once inside, the driver began to molest her, slapped her, and stole her phone.

In a desperate bid to escape, she opened the door and jumped out while the car was still in motion.

The incident occurred in the Ponticelli district, and a witness alerted the police.

Authorities quickly apprehended a 38-year-old man from Caserta, who was found with the victim's belongings and other suspicious documents.

He has been arrested for robbery and sexual assault, and also faces charges of receiving stolen goods.