Milan Mayor Calls for More Police After Clashes Damage City

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala announced that the city is assessing significant damages from clashes during a protest, with plans for private entities and the municipality to seek compensation from those responsible for maintaining order. He stated the damage is considerable. Sala expressed serious concern about the new phenomenon, which he says stems from an international scenario and is self-sustaining. He noted a peaceful faction was opposed by a violent fringe, and suggested authorities underestimated the situation, with too few officers facing many violent protesters in Piazza Duomo. The mayor called for increased police presence at demonstrations and better intelligence monitoring, warning of risks of uncontrolled reactions and "do-it-yourself justice" after online posts identified protest participants. He admitted the city is unprepared for these escalations.