Italian Police: 80% of Milan Rioters Are Minors Without Political Motives

Following weekend riots in Milan and other northern Italian cities, police report that 80 percent of over 200 arrested rioters are minors, many with no political motives, prompting a political crisis. The detained youths, some as young as 11, are mostly Italian suburbanites and descendants of immigrants. The violence, which injured 141 police officers, appears to be a leaderless, ideology-free movement mobilized via social media. Italian politicians are trading blame, with Milan's mayor criticizing the government and Interior Minister rejecting the claims. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces pressure as protests over living costs continue, with a general strike planned for November 20.