In the Italian city of Turin, on January 31, demonstrators attacked police during protests, injuring more than 100 officers. This was reported by the Italian news agency ANSA on February 1.
The assault occurred during a rally against the eviction from the Askatasuna social center. At least three attackers have been arrested, including a 22-year-old man from the Grosseto province, caught during the beating of officer Alessandro Calisti — he was struck with fists, feet, and hammers.
According to Rai News, about 1500 individuals participated in street battles in Turin. Among them were anarchists, autonomists, antagonists, organized groups, and individuals. They wore dark clothing, masks, helmets, and balaclavas. The attackers threw stones, glass bottles, and firecrackers at the police and set police vans on fire.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the attacks as attempted murders.
“When you hit someone with a hammer, you know the consequences can be very serious. This is not a protest, this is not a clash. This is called an attempted murder,” Meloni stated, according to ANSA.
Investigations are ongoing to identify all those responsible not only for the attack but also for the riots that swept through the city.
24 individuals suspected of resisting, illegal possession of weapons, and disobeying authority are currently in police custody, Italian media report.