Italian Police Detain 271 in Milan Unrest as Stores Looted

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Italian police detained 271 young people during unrest in Milan on Sunday, following protests over poor public services and rising costs that escalated into clashes, looting, and vandalism. Authorities arrested 32 individuals, including 23 minors. Riot police used tear gas and water cannon against hooded protesters who set bins ablaze and looted stores such as Decathlon, Arc'teryx, and Vodafone in the city center. The unrest followed similar clashes on Saturday in Milan, Bologna, and other northern cities, where 28 protesters were arrested. The disturbances echoed violent protests in France over living costs and public services. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence and scheduled a government meeting for Monday to address the situation.


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