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Meloni Calls Security Meeting After Milan Violence, 200 Arrests

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC · How we work

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Meloni Calls Security Meeting

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting to address Milan violence.
Police arrested more than 200 people since Saturday, according to ANSA.
Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse rioters in Duomo plaza on Sunday.
Mayor Giuseppe Sala reported smashed windows, looted stores and frightened citizens around the Duomo.
Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani pledged tougher measures against violent minors and backed police and merchants.

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Pianese Reports Milan Riots

Police union general secretary Domenico Pianese said officers faced firecrackers, stones and makeshift barricades during the Milan clashes.
Police reported 32 arrests, including 23 minors and 13 foreign nationals.
Witnesses described many rioters as black-clad teenagers from suburban neighborhoods carrying no flags.
The Duomo metro station remained closed, halting commuter traffic in central Milan.
Several tourists fled as shop shutters were pulled down and storefronts were smashed.

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Meloni Calls Security Meeting

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called a security meeting to address Milan violence.
Police arrested more than 200 people since Saturday, according to ANSA.
Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse rioters in Duomo plaza on Sunday.
Mayor Giuseppe Sala reported smashed windows, looted stores and frightened citizens around the Duomo.
Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani pledged tougher measures against violent minors and backed police and merchants.

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