Violent clashes erupted for the second consecutive day in Milan, Italy's financial hub, as groups of individuals engaged in destructive behavior, hurling objects and ransacking businesses in the vicinity of the central Duomo square.
Approximately 200 individuals have been taken into custody by city police since Saturday, as reported by the news agency Ansa.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened an emergency security gathering on Monday to discuss the ongoing situation.
Similar scenes of unrest and disorder were witnessed in the city, albeit on a less intense scale, mirroring the chaos that unfolded in Paris on Saturday.
Riots broke out on Saturday during a sanctioned protest against the escalating cost of living, with similar incidents reported in other northern Italian cities, including Bologna and Turin.
Police in Milan deployed tear gas and water cannons to break up multiple gatherings in the city's iconic Duomo Square, a central and heavily visited area, on Sunday.
Footage revealed scenes of predominantly male youth, with a significant number of them being apprehended, engaging in acts of vandalism by hurling objects at police vehicles.
A high-end supermarket situated on Via Torino, a prominent shopping street in the city center that culminates in a central square, suffered extensive looting. Additionally, damage was reported to nearby containers, bicycles, and free-service parking areas.
Milan's mayor, Giuseppe Sala, reported witnessing scenes of destruction, including malfunctioning security cameras and vandalized businesses, amidst widespread fear and anxiety among the city's residents.
The situation unfolding in this city is part of a broader global trend, with similar occurrences reported in numerous cities worldwide. The individual expressed concern about this phenomenon, attributing its emergence and sustenance to international factors.
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