Rioters torch Milan city centre during cost-of-living protest
Protesters on Saturday smashed shops, set fires and looted stores in central Milan. Police detained about 50 people.
A protest march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully on Saturday, but it turned violent in central Milan. Masked protesters threw stones and paving blocks at riot police, set fire to barricades made from bar tables, and stole from stores in Piazza del Duomo and nearby luxury shopping area.
Police used water cannons and tear gas. At least two police officers were injured and about 50 demonstrators, including many minors, were detained.
Images showed a badly damaged police car. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni criticized the violence, saying protesting is a right but setting fires in cities is not.
- At least 2 officers hurt
- Police injured
- About 50 demonstrators, many minors
- Detained
- Against wars and rising living costs
- March's cause
Why it mattersThe violence damaged property and injured officers. This shows the risks when peaceful protests are disrupted by masked groups looking to destroy things.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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