Violent unrest in Milan as police detain 160 youths

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 02:31 · Archive

Masked youths smashed shop windows and looted stores in Milan's Piazza del Duomo, prompting police to detain 160 people, mostly minors.

Masked youths dressed in black targeted businesses around Milan's central Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square), smashing shop windows, looting stores and supermarkets and setting fires. Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, detaining at least 160 people, with around 80 per cent of those detained being minors.

Serious clashes also broke out in other major Italian cities on Saturday, occurring on the sidelines of peaceful demonstrations against the high cost of living. Italian media drew comparisons with violent riots taking place in multiple cities in France.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a meeting with security officials at her office in Rome for Monday to assess the situation. She said she would discuss further measures against those who exploit legitimate demonstrations to sow violence and chaos.

How it is being reported

• Violent unrest in Milan as police detain 160Gangs in Italy have smashed shop windows, looted stores and set fires in Milan's central Piazza del Duomo, as police arrest 160 people, mostly youths.Perth Now · 19 Oct, 02:12
• Violent unrest in Milan as police detain 160Gangs in Italy have smashed shop windows, looted stores and set fires in Milan's central Piazza del Duomo, as police arrest 160 people, mostly youths.The West Australian · 19 Oct, 02:12

In this story: Milan · Piazza del Duomo · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · France · Rome

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