Italian protests in Rome, Bologna, Turin lead to 9 arrests and 87 reports

Protests organized by the "Movimento 17 ottobre" across Italy on Saturday resulted in clashes in Rome, Bologna, and Turin, leading to 9 arrests and 87 people reported to authorities. Police identified over 4,000 individuals and detained 371 people, including 110 minors, at police stations. Authorities also detained Youssef Siher, a 30-year-old freelance journalist from Brescia, suspected of being the movement's alleged mastermind. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked security forces and defended the army's presence in cities, while Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi praised police for containing violent factions. No major incidents were reported in Naples, Padua, or Bari.