Rioters loot stores and set fires in Milan during protest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Rioters looted stores and set fires in Milan's main square during a protest against wars and rising living costs.

Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday during a march against wars and rising living costs in Italy. The demonstration began peacefully but masked protesters threw stones, paving blocks and other objects at riot police and set fire to barricades made from bar tables. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowds.

At least two police officers were injured and about 50 demonstrators, including many minors, were detained. Images showed a severely damaged carabinieri car.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence, stating 'Demonstrating is a right. Setting our cities ablaze is not.' Milan's centre-left mayor, Giuseppe Sala, said 'the reasons for the protests were understandable. The violence against law enforcement and serious damage to the city are not justifiable'. Similar unrest occurred in neighbouring France, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters joining nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students' grievances.

How it is being reported

• Rioters loot stores, set fires in Milan during protestRioters have looted stores and set fires in Milan's main square, in a protest against wars and the rising cost of living in Italy.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 22:20
• Rioters loot stores, set fires in Milan during protestRioters have looted stores and set fires in Milan's main square, in a protest against wars and the rising cost of living in Italy.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 22:20

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