In 265 BC, Hiero II of Syracuse had attacked Messana (modern Messina) in an attempt to capture it from the Mamertines, mercenaries from Campania who had taken it some years before.
No 265 a.C, Hierón II de Siracusa atacou Messana (actual Messina) nunha tentativa para capturala dos mamertíns, mercenarios de Campania que se fixeran con ela algúns anos antes.