# Meloni condemns ‘gangs of thugs’ after protests turn violent across Italy

https://mins.news/en/item/105252

- Fox News, 2026-10-18 15:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/meloni-condemns-gangs-thugs-after-protests-turned-violent-across-italy

> Protests across Italy on Saturday turned violent in several places. In Milan, demonstrators clashed with police, looted stores and smashed windows; water cannons were used to disperse the crowd. About 50 demonstrators were detained and at least two officers were hurt. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the violence and backed law enforcement while expressing respect for peaceful protesters.

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